For 2010 / 11
Rosh Hashanah - September 19th

There is some question over the origin of the festival and what precisely it is celebrating. Most people believe that Rosh Hashanah marks the creation of the universe, although others hold that this festival in fact commemorates that birth of man. This would entail the universe being created five days before Rosh Hashanah.

Celebrated on the first and second days of Tishri, Rosh Hashanah is the New Year festival and occurs usually in September or October.

The festival in the Bible is called Yom Ha-Zikkaron, which means Day of Rememberence.

This is a popular time of year for Jews to renew their vows with God. This is also a time to reflect on what it means to be a Jew and one of the chosen people.

Made from the horn of a Ram, the Shofar is an instrument that dates back to the origins of Judaism. It’s used at other times of the Jewish year to signify other important events such as Shabbat. It also is used to mark the last day of fasting during Yom Kippur.

Popular dishes eaten at this time include bread and honey, and also apples dipped in honey. Their sweet taste is meant as a means to a sweet new year. To symbolise the cyclical nature of the year, a round bread called the Challah is also eaten. Other important food include fish and pomegrantes.

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