Part II: Rosh Hashana Symbols
Lesson Brief
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In this multi-part set, you will prepare to read and listen to explanations of the Rosh Hashana seder. Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year and the date that in Jewish tradition marks the creation of the world. The holiday is one of the Jewish high holy days. During Rosh Hashana, Jews outside of Israel traditionally gather for two meals that include the eating of symbolic foods (simanim) that represent the New Year and wishes for the New Year. This set will take you up to גזר.
Part I
Part III
Video Vocabulary:
שתתחדש עלינו | That we are renewed | קָרָא | Pumpkin, squash |
גזר | carrot | שתקרע רוע גזר דיננו | That our bad decrees be torn up |
שתגזור עלינו גזירות טובות | That you decree upon us good decrees | סלקא | beet |
ראש כבש / דג | Lamb head / fish head | שיסתלקו אויבינו ושונאינו | That our enemies will retreat |
שנהיה לראש ולא לזנב | That we be a head and not the tail | כרתי | leeks |
רימון | Pomegranate | שיכרתו אויבינו ושונאינו | That those who are against us not succeed |
שירבו זכויותינו | That our merits increase | ||
שנפרה ונרבה | That we will be fertile and multiply |