Rosh Hashanah 2023: Jewish New Year arrives....
Rosh Hashanah 2023: Jewish New Year arrives....
A Rabbi demonstrates the shofar, an ancient ram's horn musical instrument.
A Rabbi demonstrates the shofar, an ancient ram's horn musical instrument.
The shofar is blown in synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur.
The shofar is blown in synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur.
The shofar symbolizes a call to God for a new year and a renewed relationship.
The shofar symbolizes a call to God for a new year and a renewed relationship.
Jewish people observe Rosh Hashanah by gathering at synagogues, eating sweets, and reflecting on the past year.
Jewish people observe Rosh Hashanah by gathering at synagogues, eating sweets, and reflecting on the past year.
It's a time for prayer, seeking forgiveness for past sins, and reconnection with God.
It's a time for prayer, seeking forgiveness for past sins, and reconnection with God.
Rosh Hashanah celebrates birth of mankind and a time to reflect on one's purpose in the world.
Rosh Hashanah celebrates birth of mankind and a time to reflect on one's purpose in the world.
Lighting candles symbolizes light and peace in the home.
Lighting candles symbolizes light and peace in the home.
A 320-page prayer book is used during Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing the importance of prayer
A 320-page prayer book is used during Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing the importance of prayer