Rosh Hashanah
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== Day of Judgment == | == Day of Judgment == | ||
− | Rosh Hashana is a day of Remembrance in front of Hashem. On this day He remembers all creations and judges them; who will live, who will die, who will become rich and who will become poor etc. Hashem looks over the hearts of all creations all in one glance but at the same time perceives each creation individually | + | Rosh Hashana is a day of Remembrance in front of Hashem. On this day He remembers all creations and judges them; who will live, who will die, who will become rich and who will become poor etc. Hashem looks over the hearts of all creations all in one glance but at the same time perceives each creation individually. |
Aside from individuals, nations are also judged as a whole on Rosh Hashanah; which land will have prosperity, which land will have famine, which land will have war and which land will have peace. | Aside from individuals, nations are also judged as a whole on Rosh Hashanah; which land will have prosperity, which land will have famine, which land will have war and which land will have peace. | ||
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On Rosh Hashana, three books are opened in the heavenly court. Completely Righteous people are written in the Book of Life. Completely Evil are sealed for death. Everyone else in between have their final judgment delayed until Yom Kippor so they have a longer chance to repent. | On Rosh Hashana, three books are opened in the heavenly court. Completely Righteous people are written in the Book of Life. Completely Evil are sealed for death. Everyone else in between have their final judgment delayed until Yom Kippor so they have a longer chance to repent. | ||
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== Two Day Yom Tov == | == Two Day Yom Tov == | ||
− | Rosh Hashana is the only holiday that is observed for two days, even in Eretz Yisroel. Unlike the other two day holidays in Diaspora, these two days are considered one joint holiday and are called 'Yoma Arichta' (a long day). | + | Rosh Hashana is the only holiday that is observed for two days, even in Eretz Yisroel. Unlike the other two day holidays in Diaspora, these two days are considered one joint holiday and are called 'Yoma Arichta' (a long day). This has a number of different Halachic ramifications. |
=== Two Day Rosh Hashanah in Eretz Yisroel === | === Two Day Rosh Hashanah in Eretz Yisroel === | ||
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=== Yoma Arichta === | === Yoma Arichta === | ||
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== Lo Adu Rosh == | == Lo Adu Rosh == | ||
− | When the official Jewish calendar was established, the Sages designed it so Rosh Hashana could never start on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. This rule is referred to as 'Lo Adu Rosh' | + | When the official Jewish calendar was established, the Sages designed it so Rosh Hashana could never start on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. This rule is referred to as 'Lo Adu Rosh' or Rosh Hashanh can never start on ADU (Alef, Daled, Vav) the first, fourth and sixth day of the week. |
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Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel. | Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel. | ||
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[[Category:Jewish Holidays]] | [[Category:Jewish Holidays]] | ||
[[Category:Jewish Calendar]] | [[Category:Jewish Calendar]] |