Rosh Hashanah
Context
The Jewish New Year, a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days leading up to Yom Kippur
Explanation
Rosh Hashanah is characterized by the blowing of the shofar, a ram's horn, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur.
Applications
Customs include attending synagogue services and reciting special liturgy about themes of repentance and reflection.
Traditional foods, such as apples dipped in honey, symbolize the wish for a sweet new year.
It's a time for prayer, self-examination, and making amends with others.