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Happy New Year to Jewish Residents in the North End
The two-day holiday began at sundown on Sunday and continues until tomorrow night.
Today is Rosh Hashanah – one of the Jewish High Holy Days that celebrates the New Year.
Translated from Hebrew as “head of the year,” it began at sundown on Sunday and will end at nightfall on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Jewish people all over the world celebrate the two-day holiday. It’s a time to connect with God through prayer, be charitable and give thanks for all blessings.
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In addition, those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah ask to be kept in the “Book of Life.”
According to the Old Testament, the Book of Life is described as a listing God makes of who will be going to Heaven.
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The Talmud, the central text of Jewish law and customs, states that the Book of Life is open on Rosh Hashanah.
The traditional greeting for the holiday, translated from Hebrew, is to wish others a “good and sweet new year.”
Therefore, some of the foods Jewish people serve for the two days include apples dipped in honey and an assortment of sweet breads.
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