Shannah Tovah, A Prosperous New Year Awaits!

Shanah tovah, everyone! We’re celebrating Rosh Hashanah here at Yellow Bliss Co. During this holiday, Jewish people gather to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Many recognize the holiday by attending services at the synagogue to hear the blowing of the shofar, the scared ram’s horn.

Another tradition includes eating apples and honey for a fruitful and sweet year. Tashlich is a Rosh Hashanah ritual, which involves throwing bread into running water. This symbolizes casting off the sins of the previous year.

Following Rosh Hashanah is Yom Kippur, which begins on October 11 and ends on the 12th. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar and a somber celebration that usually involves fasting. Let’s dive into the background of the holiday.

When is Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2 and concludes at sundown Friday, October 4. This holiday begins on the first day of Tishrei, a Hebrew month. The Jewish calendar is based on the moon, so Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated on the same days in the Jewish calendar. However, in the Gregorian calendar, the holidays appear on different days, usually between September and October.

What to Say to Someone Who Celebrates?

Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days in Judaism, so Jewish people around the world will partake in the festivities. The holiday celebrates the creation of the world in the Jewish faith. This day is also known as the Day of Judgement. Those who celebrate usually reflect on their relationship with God, engage in self-examination, and partake in traditions.

Yom Kippur is also a holiday of reflection. Many who observe ask for forgiveness for their sins and look to improve in the future. During this holiday, Jewish people engage in fasting and prayer and they typically do not work or attend school on Yom Kippur.

For Rosh Hashanah, you can tell a celebrating Jew “Happy New Year” or “Shanah Tovah.” You can pass along well wishes with phrases such as “Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity.” 

You can still say “Shana Tova” or “Happy New Year” on Yom Kippur. However, you can also say “Gmar hatimah tovah” or “Gmar tov,” which are phrases more specific to Yom Kippur. If you don’t want to use the Hebrew phrase, you can wish them a holy day or an easy fast.

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday full of tradition. A shofar, or ram’s horn, is blown on both mornings and candles are lit each evening. The traditional prayer, Tashlich, is said at a fresh body of water. There is also a feast during the holiday, which includes round raisin challah bread, apples dipped in honey, pomegranates, heads of fish, and wine or grape juice.

Shannah Tovah, Wishing You a Prosperous New Year

At Yellow Bliss Co., we love celebrating all holidays and strive to make each one a beautiful and memorable one. Explore Yellow Bliss Co.’s white collection for your Rosh Hashanah celebration and have a prosperous New Year filled with happiness and health!