Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2015 from sundown on Sept. 13 to the evening of Sept. 15. In the Hebrew calendar it falls on 1 and 2 Tishrei 5776.
Though Rosh Hashanah literally means "head of the year," the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. This is because Rosh Hashanah, one of four new years in the Jewish year, is considered the new year of people, animals and legal contracts. In the Jewish oral tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the completion of the creation of the world. …
Shana tovah u'metukahmeaning "a good and sweet new year."
I echo that wish-wonderful choice/idea Nameless.
Posted link to Care2 on this Nameless:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/663679641/3910008
L'Chaim and Mazel Tov. I know I am showing my ignorance, but I hope not offensively so. Thanks!
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2015 from sundown on Sept. 13 to the evening of Sept. 15. In the Hebrew calendar it falls on 1 and 2 Tishrei 5776.
Though Rosh Hashanah literally means "head of the year," the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. This is because Rosh Hashanah, one of four new years in the Jewish year, is considered the new year of people, animals and legal contracts. In the Jewish oral tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the completion of the creation of the world. …
Shana tovah u'metukah meaning "a good and sweet new year."
"Ketivah VaChatimah Tovah" – written/inscribed/ and sealed for a Good New Year.
Best Wishes!!
A happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate, and Shalom to all.
I wish you chocolates and Peace.