Jewish New Year

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A solemn Jewish feast day: The Jewish New Year is a major Jewish holiday marking the beginning of the civil year in the Hebrew calendar. It is observed with religious services, introspection, and the sounding of the shofar (a ram's horn). It is celebrated on the first day (or the first and second days) of the month of Tishri.
Usage
  • The term Jewish New Year is used to refer specifically to the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
  • It is used in contexts discussing religious observances, calendar events, and cultural traditions.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Our family gathers for a special meal on the Jewish New Year.
    • The synagogue services for the Jewish New Year are particularly lengthy and reflective.
    • The Jewish New Year is a time for prayer and self-examination.
Advanced Usage
  • "Observe the Jewish New Year": To celebrate or honor the holiday according to religious and cultural traditions.
    • They observe the Jewish New Year by attending services and eating symbolic foods like apples and honey.
  • "Jewish New Year greetings": Expressions of goodwill exchanged during the holiday, such as "Shanah Tovah" (Hebrew for "A Good Year").
    • We sent cards with Jewish New Year greetings to all our relatives.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rosh Hashanah (n): The Hebrew name for the Jewish New Year. This is the term most commonly used within Jewish communities and liturgical contexts.
    • Rosh Hashanah literally means "head of the year" in Hebrew.
  • High Holy Days or High Holidays (n): The period encompassing the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). The Jewish New Year initiates this solemn period.
    • The Jewish New Year is the first of the High Holy Days.
Synonyms
  • Rosh Hashanah: The direct Hebrew term for the holiday.
  • Feast of Trumpets: An older, descriptive name referencing the central ritual of blowing the shofar.
Notes on Meaning
  • The Jewish New Year is distinct from secular New Year's celebrations on January 1st. It is a religious holiday with themes of judgment, repentance, and renewal.
  • While it inaugurates the new year, its mood is more solemn and contemplative than festive, emphasizing spiritual accounting and the hope for a sweet year ahead.
Noun
  1. (Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar

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