September 20 2017 Alexa Good Morning ( Rosh Hashana )

Alexa Good Morning


 Good morning! The Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashanah, begins today at sundown, marking a time of deep reflection and new beginnings. To all observing the first of the High Holy Days, I say Shanah Tovah.








eat apples and honey for a sweet start to the New Year


Happy New Year!

Blow the shofer, a carved horn to celebrate with an awesome sound!


Rosh Hashana Worksheet


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