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Rosh Hashanah 2014 begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 24 and ends at nightfall of Friday, September 26

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. The phrase Rosh Hashanah literally translates to "Head of the Year." Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (which usually falls sometime in September or October on the secular calendar).

Observances: FOOD CUSTOMS Sounding the A common tradition (ram's horn for Rosh Hashanah trumpet) is to eat sweet food to symbolize hopes for Length: 2 Days a “Sweet New Year.” (Some customs only 1 day) • Honey () Customs: Dipping apples in honey; • Round Casting off "sins" into a river, or Greeting: L'shanah tovah! (For a good year!) • Honey Cake • Pomegranates Similar to the American New Year tradition of making “resolutions,” the Jewish New Year is a time to • Fish begin introspection – looking back at the mistakes of • the past year and planning the changes to make in • Sweet & Sour the new year.

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Yom Kippur 2014 begins at sundown on Friday, October 3 and ends in the evening of Saturday, October 4

Yom Kippur is a day with three essential components: Teshuvah (Repentance), Prayer, and Fast. This day is the last chance to change the judgment and demonstrate repentance and make amends for sins between man and God. A Jew separates from the world and focuses on their relationship with God.

Observances: Complete Sabbath

(no work can For a full 25 hours one be performed) must refrain from Length: 1 Day eating and drinking Customs: unless a threat to life or health is involved. • 25 hours of fasting

• Refraining from washing, sexual relations, and Common foods served wearing leather are also traditions for some. Wearing at the Break-Fast held white on this day symbolizes personal purity. after the 25 hours:

• & Spreads The end of Yom Kippur is often demonstrated by a long blast of the shofar. Then a joyful Break the Fast • is shared with families and friends. • Souffle •

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