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Rosy Hashanah is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the first and second days of the month Tishrei. Also known as the Day of Judgement.

Rosh Hashanah (Beginning of the Year) also known as Yom terua (day of blasting the Shofar-horn) and Yom Hazikaron (Day of Rememberance),is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the first and second days of the month Tishrei. Also known as the Day of Judgement.

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Rosh Hashanah and Zecher Liyitziyas Mitzrayim

Rosh Hashanah is to my knowledge the Jewish New Year and the coronation of Hashem as our king amongst some of the reason for the Holiday yet we say in the Kiddush it is a remembrance for leaving Egypt. How is it a remembrance for leaving Egypt what…
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Simanim are eaten when?

When are the Simanim on Rosh HAshanah(symbolic foods) eaten before washing on the Bread or after and at which meal and why?
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When are Heavenly decrees made?

Since Hashem is not restricted by time, when are the heavenly decrees made? From the beginning of time? Every Rosh Hashanah? In real-time, i.e. whenever necessary?
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Simanim on Rosh Hashanah

Halacha (Kitzur) brings that besides for the Simanim (symbolic foods) mentioned in the Gemara Horiyas and Shulchan Aruch you can Make your own according to the Language of the Country you live in, this had lead to some creative stuff lets see some…
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Can you tear things on Rosh hashanah?

Should I pre-tear my toilet roll before rosh hashanah starts, like I do for shabbat? I left it a almost too late to ask but...I am Unsure.
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What are the 4 New Years?

The Mishna in tractate Rosh Hashana (1, 1) says that there are four New Years. I know that there's the standard one for the holidays, one for kings, one for rain. What's the fourth? When are they and what do they represent?
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How can someone die between rosh hashana and yom kippur

God judges us on the first day of the year and it is only sealed on the 10th day of the year what will happen that upcoming year. so how can people die in between those two days?
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What Shabbat malachot are allowed on Rosh Hashanah(Sunday)?

I was wondering what Shabbat malachot are allowed on Rosh Hashanah(Sunday). I know that I am allowed to carry, transfer a flame, and increase a flame. Are there any other ones? I am specifically wondering if I am allowed to write. Thank you.
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Can a shrunken head be used for simanim?

Not that i expect anyone would ever do this... but could someone use a shrunken head for the l'rosh v'lo l'zanav siman on Rosh Hashanah?
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