Rosh Hashanah

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival. It lasts two days and commemorates the creation of the world. It is also a time when God judges all humanity. The belief is that God considers a person's good and bad deeds over the last year and decides what the next year will be like for them. People often eat apples dipped in honey.

Why is Rosh Hashanah important?

• It brings the Jewish community together

• Rosh Hashanah is a time to ask for forgiveness so you can get into Gan Eden

• A time that reminds Jews of the covenant between them and G-d

• Continues traditions

• This time proves that G-d is the Judge

• It shows G-d as the creator

• Connects Jews with their ancestors

What impact does Rosh Hashanah have?

Rosh Hashanah can inspire Jews to be good throughout the year. This is because G-d judges all Jews on that day on how good or bad they have been in the previous year. If you have been good through the year, this will help you get into Gan Eden.

Key quote

‘for the lord is our judge the lord is our lawgiver’ (Isaiah, OT)