- Shabbat and Holidays
- Rosh Hashana
What are the laws/customs of rosh hashana?
Answer: On Erev Rosh Hashana (Sunday) men customarily immerse in a Mikva. Hatarat Nedarim (release from vows) is said before 3 people. During the 10 Days of Repentance, several special inserts are added to the Amida; Avinu Malkeinu is said each day. The central Mitzva of RH is hearing the Shofar. Women, though not obligated, customarily participate & receive a Mitzva for hearing Shofar. The 2 days of RH are considered 1 long day; we don't prepare for the 2nd day on the 1st. A new fruit is eaten on 2nd night; women should wear new clothes or jewelry as well for Shehecheyanu. Tashlich is said on Monday (or any time through Hoshana Raba) at a body of water. Special RH foods include: Apple in honey, the head of a fish/lamb; round chala; pumpkin; leek; rimon; beets, dates. Tzom Gedalia fast (Wed) starts at 5:20 am; ends at 6:50 pm. YK candles 6:02; concludes 6:57. Shana Tova!

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Rabbi Stewart Weiss
Was ordained at the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois, and led congregations in Chicago and Dallas prior to making Aliyah in 1992. He directs the Jewish Outreach Center in Ra'anana, helping to facilitate the spiritual absorption of new olim.

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