One of our favorite traditions of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar. It is the most important mitzvah (commandment) to be obeyed during the Jewish New Year. This tradition has been practiced by Jews for thousands of years and is mandated in the Bible. This video explains the rich symbolism of the shofar in Jewish faith and practice—with a little demonstration from Rabbi Eckstein at the end! Visit here for our library of past Limmud studies which explore the Jewish roots of the Christian

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Rosh Hashanah - The Jewish New Year

Let's dip into the sweet traditions of Rosh Hashanah! 🍎🍯 Rosh Hashanah, meaning head of the year, is the Jewish New Year where we celebrate God’s creation of the world! While you may know this time as dipping apples in honey, the sounding of the shofar, and welcoming in family and friends of all backgrounds, there is much more to it… it’s a joyous time of judgment, reflection, repair, and renewal. This Rosh Hashanah, join us in reflecting on how we can all commit to making this year better tha