1. Rosh Hashanah Is the Jewish New Year and falls into the Hebrew calendar dates of 1 and 2 Tishrei. This year it falls into our calendar from: Sunset Sunday13 th until Tuesday 15 th September 2015 or 5775 Why? Judaism

2. Rosh Hashanah  The Jewish calendar dates always begin at sunset of the night beforehand.  All holiday observances begin at sunset on these dates, with the following day being the first full day of the holiday.  Jewish calendar dates conclude at nightfall on the second day for this festival.

3. Rosh Hashanah  The festival of Rosh Hashanah—the name means “Head of the Year”—is observed for two days beginning on 1 Tishrei, the first day of the Jewish year.Rosh HashanahHead of the Year1 Tishrei  It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, and their first actions toward the realisation of mankind’s role in G ‑ d’s world. Adam and Eveman and womanmankind’s role

4. Rosh Hashanah  Rosh Hashanah emphasises the special relationship between G ‑ d and humanity, people and Jewish worshipers. special relationship What is the link between these 2 things here? > > > > Listen to a demonstration of the shofar from BBC Home

5. Rosh Hashanah  What links do we know between at least 2 other religions here?  Computer or worksheet research and discussion please.

6. Rosh Hashanah  The Quiz: 1. What is the Gregorian Calendar? 2. What Jewish Calendar month is it in? 3. What Gregorian Calendar months can it be in? 4. How many days does it last? 5. What part of the day does it start? 6. When will it finish? 7. How do people dress? 8. What special food is eaten? (name 3 if you can and why?) 9. What places do they visit? (Name at least three? 10. What might they make? (Name at least 3 things? 11. What does the celebration give them? 12. What sounds can be heard at the Synagogue? 13. What year will begin after Rosh Hashanah ends? 14. Why is their year different? 15. Name the other two religions that recognise the same God? 16. Do they also know Adam, Eve, and Jesus? 17. What name are they given? 18. How old are these two other religions? 19. What is a resolution? 20. Have you set a target for the new school year? What is it and do you think you can make it work?