Rosh Hashanah
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Summary
Learn about the celebration of Rosh Hashanah in this quick video. Help students understand the traditions and history behind The Jewish New Year.
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Discussion
Short explainer (1 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- What does Rosh Hashanah mark on the Jewish calendar?
- Why are apples and honey part of the meal?
- What sound does the shofar make, and what is it for?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Rosh Hashanah, shofar, sweet, new year.
Try it: Draw a plate with apples and honey and write one wish you have for the coming year.