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Rosh Hashanah begins today
Tyler Will
Issue date: 9/12/07 Section: News
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"Apples are dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year," Olson said. "Apples are a seasonal fruit, which also symbolizes new beginnings."
Honey-glazed carrots are also common, and for the same reasons. Other foods include dates, spinach and meats found from the head of an animal, further symbolizing the "head of the year."
Olson said the Hillel staff hopes that this celebration will help students feel more connected with the Jewish community and build a sense of camaraderie among the participating students.
"Hillel wants to make [URI] as comfortable a place for students as possible," Olson said. "We want to support students, and be like a family away from family."
At the end of the 10-day period following Rosh Hashanah, Jews celebrate another holiday, Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a 25-hour period of fasting and earnest prayer for the purpose of atonement and repentance.
"It's a wonderful opportunity to take stock of yourself and to think
'How can I be better?'" Olson said.
Hillel's Rosh Hashanah celebration is tonight at 6 in the Memorial Union ballroom.
Honey-glazed carrots are also common, and for the same reasons. Other foods include dates, spinach and meats found from the head of an animal, further symbolizing the "head of the year."
Olson said the Hillel staff hopes that this celebration will help students feel more connected with the Jewish community and build a sense of camaraderie among the participating students.
"Hillel wants to make [URI] as comfortable a place for students as possible," Olson said. "We want to support students, and be like a family away from family."
At the end of the 10-day period following Rosh Hashanah, Jews celebrate another holiday, Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a 25-hour period of fasting and earnest prayer for the purpose of atonement and repentance.
"It's a wonderful opportunity to take stock of yourself and to think
'How can I be better?'" Olson said.
Hillel's Rosh Hashanah celebration is tonight at 6 in the Memorial Union ballroom.
