On the early morning of the 1st of Elul, Moses ascended Mount Sinai, taking with him the stone tablets he had hewn, by divine command, for God to re-inscribe these words
The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance or this name in Hebrew
According to Judaism, the fact that Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the year is explained by it being the traditional anniversary of this event
The first month of the civil year
What do Jews call the white robe that many men wear during High Holiday services
Able-bodied adult Jews should practice this dietary ritual during Yom Kippur
A musical instrument made of a ram's horn
Rosh Hashanah traditions include eating this to evoke a 'sweet new year'
There is a Kabbalistic belief that, though judgment is made absolute on Yom Kippur, it is not registered until the seventh day of Sukkot. Hag Sukkot means this in English
A greeting one can use to wish a 'good year' is this greeting
The Day of Atonement
It is customary to ask for and receive this food from someone (usually one's mentor or parent) on the day before Yom Kippur.
The month that is a time of repentance in preparation for the High Holy Days
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