Sep 22, 2006
Posted on Sep 22, 2006 in Feasts & Holy Days, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah | 0 comments
Thanks for the response on the Rosh Hashanah Trivia! I can see a wide range of answers show that we are all growing and willing to learn. It’s exciting to see what Hashem is teaching us, and one of the best ways to open ourselves to learning is through the yearly cycle of living out the feasts to the best of our ability.
Here we go with the answers. Although my answers are not 100% authoritative, they should be fairly complete. (more…)
Sep 22, 2006
Posted on Sep 22, 2006 in 5 Minute Torah, Apostolic Writings, Feasts & Holy Days, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, Torah | 0 comments

Day 1
Genesis 21; Numbers 29:1-29:6
Day 2
Genesis 22; Numbers 29:1-29:6
If you don’t know, or don’t remember, this Friday night begins Rosh Hashanah / Yom T’ruah / Feast of Trumpets. It is celebrated for 2 days, and the readings for these days commemorate both the commandment to celebrate this event and the birth and binding of Isaac. What do these have in common? More than you might think… (more…)
Sep 11, 2006
Posted on Sep 11, 2006 in Feasts & Holy Days, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah | 8 comments
Enjoy a little fun by testing your knowledge on Rosh Hashanah. It’s not too hard or deep, but might make you think a little. Feel free to post your answers, and I’ll try and post a followup with my answers between now and Rosh Hashanah.
- What is the name of the month in which Rosh Hashanah falls?
- What are some other names for this day (biblical or traditional)?
- Why is Rosh Hashanah attributed as the first day of Creation?
- Why do we blow the shofar on this day?
- Why do we eat sweets on this day?
- What attributes of G-are emphasized on this day?
- What is “tashlich”?
- What is the traditional greeting for this day?
- Why is Rosh Hashanah celebrated for 2 days, even within Israel?
- Put the following events of this month in the correct order:
___ Sukkot
___ Rosh Hashanah
___ Simchat Torah
___ Yom Kippur
___ Sh’mini Atzeret
Update 09.22.06: Answers have been posted here
http://diggingwithdarren.com/blog/?p=145