Rosh Hashanah

• What is the festival being discussed in the video?

  Rosh Hashanah
• What does Rosh Hashanah signify for Jews?

  It is the Jewish New Year festival
• How long does Rosh Hashanah last?

  Two days
• What is a key theme of Rosh Hashanah?

  Reflection on lives and actions
• What does Rosh Hashanah commemorate according to the video?

  The creation of the world by God
• What is a common practice during Rosh Hashanah?

  Asking for forgiveness
• What do Jews hope for during Rosh Hashanah?

  A sweet new year ahead
• What do pomegranates symbolize during Rosh Hashanah?

  The many commandments to follow
• What is the significance of the ram's horn (shofar) during Rosh Hashanah?

  It is blown 100 times during services
• What does the sound of the shofar remind Jews to do?

  To repent for their negative actions
• What is Tashlich?

  A ritual of casting off sins
• Where do Jews perform Tashlich?

  At a flowing body of water
• What do Jews reflect on during Rosh Hashanah?

  Good actions of loved ones
• How long do Jews have to reflect on their actions after Rosh Hashanah?

  10 days until Yom Kippur
• What is the relationship between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

  Rosh Hashanah prepares for Yom Kippur
• What does the Book of Numbers say about Rosh Hashanah?

  It mentions blowing trumpets on the first day
• What does the Book of Genesis say about God's creation?

  God saw all that He made was very good
• What is the significance of following the mitzvot during Rosh Hashanah?

  To bring goodness into the world
• What are the key practices during Rosh Hashanah?

  • Dipping apples in honey
  • Eating pomegranates
  • Blowing the shofar
  • Performing Tashlich
  • Reflecting on actions
• What are the connections between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

  • Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year
  • It is a time for reflection and repentance
  • Prepares Jews for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
  • Emphasizes repairing relationships with God and others
• What are the two pieces of evidence for Rosh Hashanah from the Torah?

  1. Book of Numbers: blowing trumpets on the first day
  2. Book of Genesis: God saw creation was good
• What is the overall significance of Rosh Hashanah for Jews?

  • Marks the beginning of the new year
  • Time for self-reflection and repentance
  • Preparation for Yom Kippur
  • Emphasizes the importance of good deeds