Happy New Year to the Jews!

lumberjim · 09-29-2008, 11:10 AM

Rosh HaShanah (literally, "Head of the Year") refers to the celebration of the Jewish New Year. The holiday is observed on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which usually falls in September or October, and marks the beginning of a ten-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance, which culminate on the fast day of Yom Kippur. These ten days are referred to as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe or the High Holy Days.
While there are elements of joy and celebration, Rosh HaShanah is a deeply religious occasion. The customs and symbols of Rosh HaShanah reflect the holiday's dual emphasis, happiness and humility. Special customs observed on Rosh HaShanah include; the sounding of the shofar, using round challah, eating apples and honey (and other sweet foods) for a sweet new year.
There is also a customary service observed before Rosh HaShanah. S'lichot, meaning forgiveness, refers to the penitential prayers recited by Jews prior to the onset of the High Holiday season. It is a solemn and fitting preparation for ten days of reflection and self-examination.

classicman · 09-29-2008, 11:42 AM

Happy Happy to all!!!

Shawnee123 · 09-29-2008, 12:44 PM

I did not know this. Happy New Year. btw, I love your hot dogs (I just started buying Hebrew National hot dogs and they are some serious yummy!)

Undertoad · 09-29-2008, 01:00 PM

It's time to blow your chauffeur.

Trilby · 09-29-2008, 01:07 PM

good one, 'Toad! I'll ask all my Jewish friends if they've done it!

monster · 09-29-2008, 01:33 PM

I was reading about Rosh Hashanah last year or the year before, and found this site a brilliant source of information.

My RE classes at school didn't touch on half of this and it's so interesting. most of what I know about Judaism, I learned from my grandma, who was an administrator at a synagogue.

I learned about the "casting off" at Rosh Hashanah and liked the symbolism of it:

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Another popular practice of the holiday is Tashlikh ("casting off"). We walk to flowing water, such as a creek or river, on the afternoon of the first day and empty our pockets into the river, symbolically casting off our sins. Small pieces of bread are commonly put in the pocket to cast off. This practice is not discussed in the Bible, but is a long-standing custom. Tashlikh is normally observed on the afternoon of the first day, before afternoon services. When the first day occurs on Shabbat, many synagogues observe Tashlikh on Sunday afternoon, to avoid carrying (the bread) on Shabbat.

TheMercenary · 09-29-2008, 03:27 PM

Here's hoping Iran doesn't send you an airborne BD present.

Elspode · 09-29-2008, 11:29 PM

VH1 was showing a Rush concert tonight. They were calling the evening's programming "Rush Hashanna".

Someone's goin' to Hell.

Ibby · 09-30-2008, 08:34 AM

i thought jews didnt believe in hell.
score one for VH1 then.

dar512 · 09-30-2008, 09:21 AM

Gehenna

ZenGum · 09-30-2008, 09:26 AM

The Jews don't need a hell.

They have Earth.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-01-2008, 03:24 AM

And mothers.

TheMercenary · 10-03-2008, 10:41 AM

And Howard Stern.

Sundae · 10-03-2008, 11:07 AM

But they have Sheldon!

dar512 · 10-03-2008, 11:21 AM

It's way too early for this, but as long as we're talking who is and isn't.

09-29-2008, 11:10 AM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Happy New Year to the Jews! Rosh HaShanah (literally, "Head of the Year") refers to the celebration of the Jewish New Year. The holiday is observed on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which usually falls in September or October, and marks the beginning of a ten-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance, which culminate on the fast day of Yom Kippur. These ten days are referred to as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe or the High Holy Days. While there are elements of joy and celebration, Rosh HaShanah is a deeply religious occasion. The customs and symbols of Rosh HaShanah reflect the holiday's dual emphasis, happiness and humility. Special customs observed on Rosh HaShanah include; the sounding of the shofar, using round challah, eating apples and honey (and other sweet foods) for a sweet new year. There is also a customary service observed before Rosh HaShanah. S'lichot, meaning forgiveness, refers to the penitential prayers recited by Jews prior to the onset of the High Holiday season. It is a solemn and fitting preparation for ten days of reflection and self-examination. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-29-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Happy Happy to all!!! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

09-29-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I did not know this. Happy New Year. btw, I love your hot dogs (I just started buying Hebrew National hot dogs and they are some serious yummy!) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	good one, 'Toad! I'll ask all my Jewish friends if they've done it! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-29-2008, 03:27 PM	#7
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Here's hoping Iran doesn't send you an airborne BD present. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

09-29-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's time to blow your chauffeur.

09-29-2008, 11:29 PM	#8
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	VH1 was showing a Rush concert tonight. They were calling the evening's programming "Rush Hashanna". Someone's goin' to Hell. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-30-2008, 08:34 AM	#9
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	i thought jews didnt believe in hell. score one for VH1 then. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

09-30-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Gehenna __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

09-30-2008, 09:26 AM	#11
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	The Jews don't need a hell. They have Earth. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-01-2008, 03:24 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And mothers. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#13
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	And Howard Stern. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-03-2008, 11:07 AM	#14
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	But they have Sheldon! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-03-2008, 11:21 AM	#15
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	It's way too early for this, but as long as we're talking who is and isn't. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

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