Rosh HaShanah: Jewish New Year

There are about 30 days until Jewish New Year. It's a reflective time for Jewish people prior to the High Holy Days: known as Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

The shofar is blown every day now, through Rosh HaShana, until the final blast on Yom Kippur. 

Shofar Earrings

Reflection

The sound of the shofar wakes us up to take stock of our lives, and how we can make them better by doing good deeds. 

Lapis Star of David

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the 10 days in-between known as Aseret Yamei Teshuvah (the “10 Days of Repentance”) gift us with an annual opportunity for renewal and self-discovery. More important than asking God to bless us with a positive inscription is the need for us to open our hearts and bless ourselves with optimism and the possibility of life-affirming changes in the coming year.” (Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz,  A Taste of Torah) 

Shabbat Bracelet

Blue Crystal Hamsa Necklace

Renewal

Each day, we add Psalm 27 to our morning and afternoon prayers. Here are my favorite parts:

The Lord is my light and my salvation—

    whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life—

    of whom shall I be afraid? 

For in the day of trouble

    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;

he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent

    and set me high upon a rock.

Hope in the Lord and  be strong 

Take courage, hope in the Lord. 

I've added digital downloads to my shop. You can purchase a jewelry or kippah design and while you wait for that item to be mailed, you can download and print your Jewish New Year cards and get them ready to mail. 

Digital Greeting cards

We strive to:

• Evaluate how we can be better people in our actions and behaviors
• Return to HaShem (G-d) to receive blessings in our life
• Seek forgiveness from friends and family before going to G-d

Wire Kippah

Let me know how I can help you celebrate Jewish New Year and other holidays.