A two-day festival called Rosh Hashanah ushers in the Jewish New Year. It is a time for joy and celebration, a chance to give thanks for all that you have and to savor fresh starts in life.
It will be celebrated in from the evening of October 2 to the evening of October 4. One way to honor this wonderful event is to send Happy Rosh Hashanah greeting cards to your loved ones. Sayings for Rosh Hashanah can be used to wish loved ones and convey your affection.
Happy Rosh Hashanah Customs
Despite having four distinct meanings, Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, the Day of Judgement, the Day of Memories, and the Day of Shofar Blowing. It is commonly known as New Year’s Day on the Jewish calendar. Jews all across the world are reviewing their past actions and pleading for forgiveness on the Day of Judgment.
It is Shofar Blowing Day today. The start of the 10-day era called the Jewish Holy Days is announced in temples by the blowing of the Shofar, an ancient musical instrument typically made of a ram’s horn.
The purpose of the horn’s sound is to awaken listeners from their spiritual slumber and make them conscious of their acts and the consequences of those actions. Jews recall their own history and praise god for Israel on this Day of Remembrance.
Dr. Warren Goldstein
“May it be Your will, Lord our God and God of our ancestors, that you renew for us a good and sweet year”
Hebraic Berakhah
“We meet today to thank Thee for the era done, and Thee for the opening one”
John Greenleaf Whittier
“For many Jews, Rosh Hashanah and teshuvah are annual reminders of the possibility to renew relationships with God and with each other.”
Rebecca Missel
Rosh Hashanah Celebration
The majority of the two days are devoted to synagogue worship or gathering with loved ones for meals. Jewish tradition dictates that after studying the Torah, the holy book of the Jewish people, one must blast a shofar, a ram’s horn that has been hollowed out.
During the New Year, the synagogue frequently hears about 100 blasts, which represent a request for forgiveness.
Jews will consume symbolic foods that represent a “happy new year,” such as honey-dipped cakes or apples. In addition, they eat round challah, a plaited loaf of white-leavened bread, and vegetables.
Jewish holidays begin at night why is that?
The Torah states that night precedes day because the creation account in Genesis begins with “And it was evening, and it was morning; the first day,” and “And it was evening, and it was morning; the second day.” In accordance with the Jewish calendar, all days, including holidays, start at dusk and end at dusk.
Foods of Rosh Hashanah
Traditions surrounding Rosh Hashanah heavily emphasize food. Symbolic foods include, among others:
- Honey-dipped apples (eaten on the first night)
- Round challah (egg bread) with raisins and honey on top. Give this delectable challah recipe a try.
- An additional seasonal fruit (on the second night).
- Pomegranate juice (as its numerous seeds represent the expectation that the coming year would be abundant with rewards).
- A fish or ram’s head pleading with God to make us “a head and not a tail” in the upcoming year.
Apples with Honey and Nuts Dip
Prepare this easy Rosh Hashanah dish of honey-dipped apples with nuts!
Quotes Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024
- “May it be Your will, Lord our God and God of our ancestors, that you renew for us a good and sweet year…” – Hebraic Berakhah
- “All beginnings are hard…” Mekhilta Yitro.
- “The Lord made Adam, the Lord made Eve, he made ’em both a little bit naive…” – Yip Harburg
- “For many Jews, Rosh Hashanah and teshuvah are annual reminders of the possibility to renew relationships with God and with each other…” – Rebecca Missel
- “Rosh Hashanah isn’t just about being new, it’s about a change…” – Max Levis
- “We meet today to thank Thee for the era done and Thee for the opening one…” – John Greenleaf Whittier
- “As long as the candle is still burning, it is still possible to accomplish and to mend…” – Rabbi Yisrael Salanter
- “As long as the candle is still burning, it is still possible to accomplish and to mend. – Rabbi Yisrael Salanter…”
Happy Rosh Hashanah Wishes for 2024
- “A day of joy, a time of hope, a year of happiness. Wishing you peace at Rosh Hashanah and always…”
- “A wish for the New Year and always…”
- “Everything wonderful and new that’s what you’re being wished for at this special time of year.
- “May this New Year be sweet, healthy, and happy. L’shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah!
- “May your home light up with joy. Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024…”
- “On Rosh Hashanah wishing you peace, happiness, good luck God’s blessing, and success. L’shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024…”
- “May this New Year be filled with health and happiness, and sweet moments for you and your family. L’shanah Tovah…”
- “Let us thank the Lord for a fruitful year that’s coming to an end, and may he always keep us blessed with his supreme blessings! Happy Rosh Hashanah! Shana Tovah…”
- “Another year is spent with your blissful presence always by my side. I feel blessed that Lord put you in my life, dear friend! Happy Rosh Hashanah…”
- “A wish for the New Year and always. Shalom…”
- “On Rosh Hashanah wishing you peace, happiness, good luck God’s blessing, and success. L’shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024…”
- “Wishing you good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity. Today and all through the year…” L’shanah Tovah!
Happy Rosh Hashanah Messages 2024
- “Wishing you good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity. Today and all through the year! L’shanah Tovah!
- “Let us thank the Lord for a fruitful year that’s coming to an end, and may he always keep us blessed with his supreme blessings! Happy Rosh Hashanah! Shana Tovah…”
- “A wish for the New Year and always. Shalom…”
- “On Rosh Hashanah wishing you peace, happiness, good luck God’s blessing, and success. L’shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024…”
- “At the New Year, with special thoughts of you, and a wish that the year ahead will be filled with peace, happiness, and good health…”
- I feel blessed that Lord put you in my life, dear friend! Happy Rosh Hashanah 2024…”
