It’s the year 5783! Or at least it is if you are a follower of the Jewish faith. Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, along with Islam, Hinduism and Christianity. The Jews believe that Jesus was a prophet but not the son of God, so the terms BC, AD or CE are irrelevant. At the end of September, Jewish followers and families come together for three days of celebration as the new Jewish year begins.
It’s a very loud and joyous time for those of the Jewish faith. Sending Rosh Hashanah cards is one of the many ways the time is celebrated. One of the most popular suppliers of these cards is https://cazenovejudaica.com/uk/cards/rosh-hashanah. There are lots of other events during the three days. Much of it is centred on family and gatherings, but there is also a strong emphasis on reflection and promise-making.
As with any celebration, there are also a lot of specific foods that are eaten. For the time of Rosh Hashanah, there is a definite focus on the sweet and good things in life. Honey is one of those things, and given the time of year, Rosh Hashanah occurs around the Autumn equinox. Apples are very much a part of the diet. Pomegranates too are included as well as ceremonial kosher wine. There is also the tradition of blowing deafening Ram’s horns to welcome the year and let everyone know.