The latest video on the popular YouTube channel “Menorah” invites viewers on a fascinating journey into the world of traditions and meanings of Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year. This episode explains why the holiday is called the “Head of the Year” and why it is precisely on these days that the Almighty determines the fate of each person for the coming year.
Viewers will discover the deep significance of blowing the shofar – the sound that awakens the heart and calls for spiritual renewal. The video also explores its origins, connected with the story of the patriarch Abraham, and the special role this sacred instrument plays in synagogue services.
The holiday table is given no less attention, with every dish carrying symbolic meaning. The head of a fish symbolizes the wish to be “at the head and not the tail,” apples dipped in honey express the hope for a sweet year, the pomegranate with its many seeds represents numerous merits, while dates and other foods bring wishes of goodness, success, and protection. All of these create the unique atmosphere of the holiday – a time of prayer and joy, when families gather together, and everyday concerns give way to songs, dances, and spiritual unity.
This video not only explains the customs but also conveys a sense of renewal and hope. Rosh Hashanah is the opportunity to leave the past behind and begin a new year with a clean page, filled with light, faith, and blessings.
