The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is widely
known and celebrated as the New Years Day of the
Jewish calendar, but actually Rosh Hashanah has a
fourfold meaning - It is the Jewish New Year, the Day
of Judgement, the Day of Remembrance, and the Day of
Shofar Blowing.
It is the Day of Judgement
As Jews worldwide examine their past deeds
and asks for forgiveness for their sins
It is the Day of Shofar Blowing
As the Shofar (the rams horn)is blown in
temple to herald the beginning of the 10 day
period known as the High Holy Days
It is the Day of Remembrance
As Jews review the history of their people
and pray for Israel
And of course it is New Year's Day
Celebrated with it's holiday greeting cards,
special prayers, and festive and sweet foods
(to ensure sweetness in the New Year)