Its observers metaphorically cast off their sins into a body of water in a ritual known as tashlikh.
This holiday occurs on the day before the Fast of Gedaliah, and it is believed to be the day on which God inscribes one's fate into the Book of Life. Its observers metaphorically cast off their sins into a body of water in a ritual known as tashlikh. Apples dipped in honey are consumed during this holiday, which begins the Days of Awe. A ram's horn called the shofar is blown to satisfy the commandment of making T'ruah, and it incorporates the greeting "shana tova." For 10 points, name this holiday occurring at the beginning of Tishrei, the Jewish New Year.
This holiday occurs on the day before the Fast of Gedaliah, and it is believed to be the day on which God inscribes one's fate into the Book of Life.
{Rosh Hashanah} [accept {Yom Ha Zikaron} or {Yom Ha}-{Din}; accept {Yom T’ruah} before “T’ruah”]