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About Jewish New Year

Jewish New Year is also known as Rosh Hashanah which translates literally from Hebrew as "first of the year". It's actually a 2 day event, commemorating the Biblical Creation. It is also a time of judgement, when Jews reflect on their deeds in the past year, and spiritually prepare for year ahead. It is said that during the two day occasion, God opens the Book of Life and plans the fate of people based upon their deeds over the last year. Time is spent in the Synagugue where special services take place. A ram's horn trumpet, called a Shofar is sounded in the synagogue 100 times with the intention of waking the listener from his or her slumber to the judgment taking place.

At home, special meals are prepared, and families get together to wish each other "L'Shanah Tovah" - "for a good year". Apples and honey are served to signify a "sweet new year", and this is reflected on the designs of Jewish New Year cards.