Rosh Hashanah
Fabio Maraschi
World Religions
David W. Restrick, ThD
March 4, 2016
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Introduction
In every Jewish Year, the festival of Rosh Hashanah is observed for two days that begins
on 1 Tishrei, which is considered the first day of the year on the Jewish calendar1. Rosh
Hashanah often means Head of the Year. This festival proclaims the anniversary of Adam and
Eve, the creation of first man and woman, and to also celebrate their foremost actions towards
the realization of the role of mankind.
This ritual emphasizes on the particular relation that exists between humanity and God. It
is somewhat the anniversary celebration between humans and God. Therefore, it entails the
significance of realizing humanity’s dependence on God as the creator and sustainer of life and
