October 13, 2024
From Rosh Hashanah to Sukkot: Bringing in the Jewish New Year!
According to Jewish tradition, the beginning of the year is not brought in by a countdown at midnight on January 1st. No, for the Jewish people the New Year is brought in by a series of high holidays all with specific rituals used to mark this special time. These holidays are Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. There are also additional holiday traditions during this time of year. Rituals like saying Selichot prayers or hearing the shofar blast during the feast of the tabernacles. The Jewish Near Year clears the air for the community. It grounds the Jewish people in their history, dealing with the mistakes of their past, and looking ahead towards a better future.
