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rellybelly · 10-05-2008, 04:36 PM

תשרי Tishrei

In the month of תשרי, Tishrei, there are several holidays:

ראש השנה Rosh Hashana - Literally translates to "head of the year", this holiday is commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year. It is observed on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Corresponding to the English Calender, it generally falls between the end of September and the beginning of October (every year differs). Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe"), or Asseret Yemei Teshuva (The Ten Days of Repentance) which are days specifically set aside to focus on repentance that conclude with the holiday of Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of man whereas five days earlier, on 25 of Elul, marks the first day of creation.

Rosh Hashanah is characterized by the blowing of the shofar,[4] a trumpet made from a ram's horn, intended to awaken the listener from his or her "slumber" and alert them to the coming judgment.

The traditional Hebrew greeting on Rosh Hashanah is "shana tova", for "a good year", or "shana tova umetukah" for "a good and sweet year." Because Jews are being judged by God for the coming year, a longer greeting translates as "may you be written and sealed for a good year" (ketiva ve-chatima tovah).

During the afternoon of the first day the practice of tashlikh is observed, in which prayers are recited near natural flowing water, and one's sins are symbolically cast into the water. Many also have the custom to throw bread or pebbles into the water, to symbolize the "casting off" of sins.

Other customs include dipping apples in honey, for a sweet New Year, and eating a new fruit may also be customary.
יום כיפור Yom Kippur - The day of Atonement. Ten days after ראש השנה New Year, we have one day which we pray to g-d and ask for forgiveness for all the bad things we had done the past year.

סוכות Sukkot - a seven day holiday, or a Biblical pilgrimage festival that occurs in autumn on the 15th day of the month of Tishri (late September to late October). The word Sukkot is the plural of the Hebrew word sukkah, meaning booth or hut. Before the holiday, Jews around the world are instructed to build a tent-like structure where they must eat their meals, entertain guests, relax, and even sleep in it. During the days of Sukkot, you are not allowed to eat or drink anywhere else except your Sukkah.
Etiology: Many years ago, when the Israelites were wondering in the desert after Exodus from Egypt, they dwelt in huts similar to the modern Sukkah. It is intended to remind of us God's benevolence in providing for all the Jews' needs in the desert.

In America or anyplace outside of Israel, it is custom to continue to sit in the Sukkah on an eighth day or Shemini Atzeret. Additionally, the first two days are celebrated as full festivals. The remaining days are known as Chol HaMoed (or festival weekdays). The seventh day of Sukkot is called Hoshanah Rabbah and has a special observance of its own.

Interesting fact about Sukkot: In Judaism it is one of the three major holidays known collectively as the Shalosh Regalim (or the "three pilgrim festivals"), when historically the Jews traveled to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Hoshana Rabbah - The seventh (and last) day of Sukkot is called Hoshana Rabbah, or the “Great Salvation,” a climactic day of praise to the LORD that was also viewed by the rabbis as a mini-Yom Kippur, the day on which the heavenly decrees made on Rosh Hashanah and sealed on Yom Kippur are actually sent out to be fulfilled.

It is both a somber day of reflection, as well as a day of joy and reflection. For many Jews, Hoshana Rabbah is the last day one shakes the lulav and etrog and eats within the sukkah. Round challot are often served, as well as apples and honey (just like the evening meal of Rosh Hashanah). There is a widespread custom to eat Kreplach (Jewish ravioli, dough filled with meat) on this day.

The evening following Hoshana Rabah begins the festival of Shemini Atzeret.

Shemini Atzeret - In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are both celebrated on Tishri 22, but in places outside of Israel, Shemini Atzeret is observed on Tishri 22 and Simchat Torah on Tishri 23.

Simchat Torah - Best known as rejoicing with the Torah; this holiday concludes the "High Holidays", which is filled with song and dancing. It marks the completion of the Torah reading cycle for the year. Simchat Torah is a time to express our love and adoration for the Torah by rejoicing and dancing with it.

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rellybelly Hebrew Mod Clabbert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Far away from you... Posts: 2,634 Hogwarts RPG Name: Jake Chatich First Year Ministry RPG Name: Ministry? Not yet... ^_^	FanFic Enthusiast תשרי Tishrei In the month of תשרי, Tishrei, there are several holidays: ראש השנה Rosh Hashana - Literally translates to "head of the year", this holiday is commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year. It is observed on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Corresponding to the English Calender, it generally falls between the end of September and the beginning of October (every year differs). Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe"), or Asseret Yemei Teshuva (The Ten Days of Repentance) which are days specifically set aside to focus on repentance that conclude with the holiday of Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of man whereas five days earlier, on 25 of Elul, marks the first day of creation. Rosh Hashanah is characterized by the blowing of the shofar,[4] a trumpet made from a ram's horn, intended to awaken the listener from his or her "slumber" and alert them to the coming judgment. The traditional Hebrew greeting on Rosh Hashanah is "shana tova", for "a good year", or "shana tova umetukah" for "a good and sweet year." Because Jews are being judged by God for the coming year, a longer greeting translates as "may you be written and sealed for a good year" (ketiva ve-chatima tovah). During the afternoon of the first day the practice of tashlikh is observed, in which prayers are recited near natural flowing water, and one's sins are symbolically cast into the water. Many also have the custom to throw bread or pebbles into the water, to symbolize the "casting off" of sins. Other customs include dipping apples in honey, for a sweet New Year, and eating a new fruit may also be customary. יום כיפור Yom Kippur - The day of Atonement. Ten days after ראש השנה New Year, we have one day which we pray to g-d and ask for forgiveness for all the bad things we had done the past year. סוכות Sukkot - a seven day holiday, or a Biblical pilgrimage festival that occurs in autumn on the 15th day of the month of Tishri (late September to late October). The word Sukkot is the plural of the Hebrew word sukkah, meaning booth or hut. Before the holiday, Jews around the world are instructed to build a tent-like structure where they must eat their meals, entertain guests, relax, and even sleep in it. During the days of Sukkot, you are not allowed to eat or drink anywhere else except your Sukkah. Etiology: Many years ago, when the Israelites were wondering in the desert after Exodus from Egypt, they dwelt in huts similar to the modern Sukkah. It is intended to remind of us God's benevolence in providing for all the Jews' needs in the desert. In America or anyplace outside of Israel, it is custom to continue to sit in the Sukkah on an eighth day or Shemini Atzeret. Additionally, the first two days are celebrated as full festivals. The remaining days are known as Chol HaMoed (or festival weekdays). The seventh day of Sukkot is called Hoshanah Rabbah and has a special observance of its own. Interesting fact about Sukkot: In Judaism it is one of the three major holidays known collectively as the Shalosh Regalim (or the "three pilgrim festivals"), when historically the Jews traveled to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Hoshana Rabbah - The seventh (and last) day of Sukkot is called Hoshana Rabbah, or the “Great Salvation,” a climactic day of praise to the LORD that was also viewed by the rabbis as a mini-Yom Kippur, the day on which the heavenly decrees made on Rosh Hashanah and sealed on Yom Kippur are actually sent out to be fulfilled. It is both a somber day of reflection, as well as a day of joy and reflection. For many Jews, Hoshana Rabbah is the last day one shakes the lulav and etrog and eats within the sukkah. Round challot are often served, as well as apples and honey (just like the evening meal of Rosh Hashanah). There is a widespread custom to eat Kreplach (Jewish ravioli, dough filled with meat) on this day. The evening following Hoshana Rabah begins the festival of Shemini Atzeret. Shemini Atzeret - In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are both celebrated on Tishri 22, but in places outside of Israel, Shemini Atzeret is observed on Tishri 22 and Simchat Torah on Tishri 23. Simchat Torah - Best known as rejoicing with the Torah; this holiday concludes the "High Holidays", which is filled with song and dancing. It marks the completion of the Torah reading cycle for the year. Simchat Torah is a time to express our love and adoration for the Torah by rejoicing and dancing with it. __________________ Last edited by rellybelly; 12-22-2008 at 12:17 PM.