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Visiting Graves on Rosh Hashanah

Should one visit graves on Rosh Hashanah? Answer:  No, one should not visit graves on Rosh Hashanah, which is a Yom Tov (a joyous time – Hashem is close to… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
28/08/2013
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Tehillim on Rosh Hashanah

Should one read Tehillim on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Yes, this is a good practice. Reading Tehillim is always a positive practice, in petitioning Hashem with the holy words of David… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
28/08/2013
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Smoking on Rosh Hashanah

Is it permitted to smoke on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Although there are some who permit the practice, many rule that today it is forbidden to smoke on Rosh Hashanah (and… Read more »

Festivals (Yom Tov) The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
28/08/2013
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Haircut Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Is it permitted to take a haircut between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Answer: Yes, there is no problem in taking a haircut during this period. However, there is a… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
28/08/2013
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Why we celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Why do we celebrate Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Rosh Hashanah is far more than the non-Jewish concept of the New Year. As the first day of the year, Rosh Hashanah is… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
22/08/2013
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Wearing White Clothes on Rosh Hashanah

Why do we wear white on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Most people don’t wear white clothing on Rosh Hashanah, and these clothes are special for Yom Kippur. The reason for this… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
22/08/2013
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Candles for Rosh Hashanah

Why do we light candles on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: The candles of Rosh Hashanah are similar to those of other holidays, and to those of Sahbbos. For the rationale behind… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
22/08/2013
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why do we eat fish on rosh hashanah

why do we eat fish on rosh hashanah Answer: We eat fish on Rosh Hashanah for two reasons 1. Fish multiplies fast and we want to multiply like fish 2. Fish… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
21/08/2013
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Why do we eat honey on rosh hashanah ?

Why do we eat  honey on rosh hashanah ? Answer: We eat honey on rosh hashanah because honey is a sweet thing and we want a sweet year like sweet honey

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
20/08/2013
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why do we blow the shofar on rosh hashanah ?

why do we blow the shofar on rosh hashanah ? Answer: We blow the shofar for several reasons: Here are some 1. Shofar made ​​from a deer’s horn  reminds God… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
20/08/2013
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how many days is rosh hashanah ?

how many days is rosh hashanah ? Answer: rosh hashanah is Usually 2 days. This year Rosh Hashanah finishes on Friday, so there three days

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
15/08/2013
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How long does rosh hashanah last

I wanted to ask How long does rosh hashanah last for ? Answer: rosh hashanah last for 48 hours they are two days Night Day Night Day. This year Rosh… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
15/08/2013
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what is the greeting for rosh hashanah

what is the greeting for rosh hashanah? Answer: the greeting for rosh hashanah is: לשנה טובה תיכתב ותיחתם And the explanation is :will be written and signed for a good year

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
08/08/2013
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rosh hashanah food symbolism

What are rosh hashanah food symbolism ? Answer: Here are some examples for food symbolism on rosh hashanah : -Apples and honey : for a sweet year -Date : our… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
08/08/2013
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when does rosh hashanah start

when does rosh hashanah start ? Answer: rosh hashanah Begins on Wednesday  at 6:24 and ends on Saturday night. This year rosh hashanah is three days because it connects to Saturday.

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
08/08/2013
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rosh hashana 2013

when is rosh hashana 2013 ? Answer: this year rosh hashana falls on Thursday, the 5th of September and Friday, September 6,  

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Rosh Hashana
08/08/2013
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when does selichot start

when does selichot start ? Answer: The custom is to begin on the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah. If the first day of Rosh Hashanah is on Monday or Tuesday, selichos… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
07/08/2013
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selichot at kotel

Is it better to say Selichot at kotel ? Answer: Better to say Selichot at thekotel Shechinah resting place but if more difficult to concentrate better to say Selichot in a synagogue…. Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
07/08/2013
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selichot at night

  I wanted to know If the best time to selichot  is at night ? Answer: the ideal time is towards the end of the night before halachic dawn, when the Divine attribute of… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
06/08/2013
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selichot alone

Is it permissible to say selichot alone ? Answer: Although it is preferable to do so, it is not essential. An individual may recite selichosbut should omit the thirteen attributes of mercy…. Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
06/08/2013
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when do you say slichot

When is the best time to say selichot? Answer: The ideal time is towards the end of the night before halachic dawn, when the Divine attribute of mercy is dominant. According to… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
06/08/2013
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selichot prayers in hebrew

Hello I was wondering if I cannot understand the selichot prayers in hebrew Can I say it in English ? Answer: It’s best to say the Selichot in Hebrew if difficult… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
06/08/2013
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selichot prayers

Hello I wanted to ask what special Selichot prayers ? Answer: Selichot prayers are Special Because  it is an apology from ה on  all the offenses we did during the year…. Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
06/08/2013
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selichot text

Hello I wanted to ask what is the text of selichot and Where to Find it ? Answer: The text of the Selichot is an apology from ה on all the… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
05/08/2013
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selichot 2013

Hello I wanted to ask when starting to say the Selichot 2013? Answer: The custom is to begin on the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah. If the first day of Rosh… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
05/08/2013
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Standing Up for Chazaras Ha-Shatz

By Chazoras haShatz on Rosh Hashana, I noticed 1 family (mother + 3 daughters) standing up for every Beracha (and then sitting again) Is that a (forgotten) Halacha, or just… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
27/09/2012
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Saying Piyutim

One looks into their Siddur on Rosh HaShanah and will find during chazaras hashatz many things for the kahal to be saying as well (either in a response form or… Read more »

The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
16/09/2012
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