Jewish New Year (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Jewish New Year, also known as Rosh Hashanah, is a time for reflection and prayer in the Jewish community.
- During the Jewish New Year, it is customary to hear the sound of the shofar being blown in synagogues around the world.
- The Jewish New Year marks the beginning of the High Holy Days, a period of spiritual renewal and introspection for Jews.
- In preparation for the Jewish New Year, many Jews participate in a ritual called Tashlich, where they symbolically cast away their sins.
- The Jewish New Year is traditionally celebrated with family gatherings, special meals, and visits to the synagogue for prayer services.