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Rosh haShanah

September 12–13 · Judaism · Monotheisms

Moveable date

Esoteric and historical meaning

New Year and anniversary of the creation of man: judgment day when the books of life are opened. The principle of starting over under scrutiny.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·One hundred blasts of the shofar
·Tashlich: throwing crumbs into flowing water as a symbol of sins
·Accounting of the past year

Traditional foods

·Apple in honey
·Pomegranate
·Round bread (challah)
·Fish head

Offerings

·Crumbs to flowing water
·Shared sweets

Taboos to respect

·Do not eat bitter or sour foods
·No work

Associated symbols

Shofar · Pomegranate · Open book