The Jewish New Year is the feast that marks the New Year’s Eve for Jews. In Hebrew she is known as Rosh Hashanah. This holiday is celebrated in the month of Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish calendar, coincides with the month of September in the Gregorian calendar.
The Jewish calendar is lunisolar, meaning it is based on both the sun’s and the moon’s movements relative to the earth. Unlike the counting of years that has the birth of Christ as its starting point, in Judaism the years are counted from God’s creation of man.
Unlike New Year’s Eve celebrations where fireworks and many parties take place, the Jewish New Year is a period used for meditation. On this date, the Jews become more reclusive, thinking about everything that happened this past year: achievements achieved or not, how they acted, how they could have acted, how they dealt with adverse situations, among other reflections. After evaluating their mistakes, they make plans to improve and redeem themselves from their sins.
Rosh Hashanah lasts two days, during which time Jews do not use anything involving technology or electricity, such as cell phones and computers. Working and driving are also prohibited. As is tradition, in the Jewish New Year friends and family exchange gifts. Want gift tips for this special date? So come on!
Gifts for Rosh Hashanah
If you are part of this religion or have any friends what about, how about offering a creative gift? Not sure which one to choose? Don’t worry, we found it at the best Judaica web store! We’ll give you some Jewish New Year gift tips so you can please all your friends or family.
Fruits for the Jewish New Year
Fruits are great options to show affection and concern for your friends and family, this date would be no different. At the Jewish New Year supper, many fruits are placed on the table; some of them even have meaning: the apple dipped in honey symbolizes a sweet year for those who eat it. Thinking about it, how about giving your friends and family a fruit basket? Our baskets are wrapped in a beautiful bow and full of delicious fruits.
Flowers for the Jewish New Year
If you want to present in a more classic way and with the certainty that you will please, flowers are what you are looking for. Great for any date and occasion, in the Jewish New Year they are one of the most exchanged gifts because they represent gratitude and love to the recipient. We have beautiful bouquets of flowers in yellow, pink and orange. We have arrangements that accompany elegant vases to further enrich the gift.
Chocolate for Jewish New Year
Chocolates are also great gifts to celebrate the arrival of another year, we all know that! How about taking this date to give your friends and family a delicious kosher chocolate?
Did you like our tips? Then visit our other sections of Jewish store, we have creative gifts for many other dates and occasions, from Mother’s Day gifts to gifts for your secret friend! And if you’re looking to give your dad, brother or boyfriend a gift, check out a special men’s gift option!
