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Hallowe'en

For Halloween I found the most lovely resource containing valuable information and delicious creative items, I was 

https://youtu.be/I-EiJ8NHyw4?si=NDaZ5x3yBez9bFH8

I also found some popular treats and got them in time for Halloween. although Barron does not go door to door I still thought we should enjoy some new and favourites treats. 

Since I ordered these items online I created a poem that rhymed for him to solve which products arrived, so he could still have that element of surprise.

There is a treat or a few that will arrive today for you.

One belongs in a lyric of a song,

The other is like a drink that helps you along.

Two I have not decided if I should share 

Now or later- on the eve of Hallowe'en scare.

I'll give you two clues, though one for each.

One is a bit luxurious, tasty, and sweet.

The other contains magic throughout the pack.

I truly hope you'll enjoy these Halloween snacks.

Octoberfest

Rosh Hashanah

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people around the world ask God for forgiveness for mistakes they’ve made over the past year and remind themselves not to repeat those mistakes in the coming year.

When does Rosh Hashanah start?

Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first day of the month of Tishrei on the Hebrew calendar, which falls in September or October on the Gregorian calendar, the calendar commonly used throughout the world.

This year in 2024, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and ends at sunset on Friday, Oct. 4.

Rosh Hashanah observances include special foods, traditions and mitzvahs, or commandments, and celebrations can vary from family to family. Many people attend services at a temple or synagogue, where a special service is held with messages of hope and atonement in the new year.

A hollowed-out ram’s horn, called a shofar, is blown during services to awake any spiritual slumber and remind worshippers to return to God and reflect on their sins.

Another important part of Rosh Hashanah is Tzedakah, or giving back to those in need. The belief is that by carrying out good deeds, God will notice these efforts and bless them with a fruitful new year.

Some Jewish families toss bread crumbs into bodies of water to symbolize the discarding of their sins, a tradition that dates back centuries.

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When does Rosh Hashanah start? What to know about the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It’s commemorated with prayers, food and gatherings.

By Danielle Abreu and Staff Report • Published October 2, 2024 • Updated on October 2, 2024 at 11:27 am

 

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Rosh Hashanah is a two-day holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year and kicks off the start of the Jewish High Holiday season. Here’s everything you need to know about this important holiday celebrated by people around the world.

Rosh Hashanah, which marks the start of the Jewish "High Holidays," will soon begin.

The two-day holiday kicks off a ten-day period of repentance and reflection that culminates with Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

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This year's events come with a particularly somber tone amid heightened turmoil in the Middle East, with Iran launching a ballistic missile attack on Israel, further escalating tensions in the region. It also comes as the war between Israel and Hamas, which began with a deadly terrorist attack on a music festival in Israel on Oct. 7, nears one year.

Here's what to know:

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people around the world ask God for forgiveness for mistakes they’ve made over the past year and remind themselves not to repeat those mistakes in the coming year.

When does Rosh Hashanah start?

Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first day of the month of Tishrei on the Hebrew calendar, which falls in September or October on the Gregorian calendar, the calendar commonly used throughout the world.

This year in 2024, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and ends at sunset on Friday, Oct. 4.

How is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?

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Rosh Hashanah observances include special foods, traditions and mitzvahs, or commandments, and celebrations can vary from family to family. Many people attend services at a temple or synagogue, where a special service is held with messages of hope and atonement in the new year.

A hollowed-out ram’s horn, called a shofar, is blown during services to awake any spiritual slumber and remind worshippers to return to God and reflect on their sins.

Another important part of Rosh Hashanah is Tzedakah, or giving back to those in need. The belief is that by carrying out good deeds, God will notice these efforts and bless them with a fruitful new year.

Some Jewish families toss bread crumbs into bodies of water to symbolize the discarding of their sins, a tradition that dates back centuries.

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What Is Rosh Hashanah?

What do people eat during Rosh Hashanah?

Fish is a traditional meal at Rosh Hashanah as it symbolizes fertility and abundance. Some people will eat the head of the fish to express the desire to be leaders and not followers in the year.

Many Jewish families also eat challah bread and apples dipped in honey, symbolizing the sweet hopes for the New Year.

Some families will also eat pomegranate fruit as its many seeds represent the many blessings in the coming year.

What are Rosh Hashanah greetings?

Because Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year, the most common greeting is "Happy New Year." The equivalent in Hebrew is "Shanah tovah," (pronounced shah-NAH toe-VAH) which literally means "good year."

Shanah tovah is the condensed version of a longer greeting L’shana tovah u’metukah, which means “for a good and sweet year.”

You can also say "chag sameach" (pronounced KHAHG sah-MEY-akh) which means "happy festival," the Hebrew equivalent of "Happy Holidays."

What is Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur comes on the last of the 10 days of repentance that began with Rosh Hashanah. The day is usually observed with fasting and extended time in deep prayer, before ending with the sounding of a "shofar," a trumpet made from a ram's horn.

www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/when-does-rosh-hashanah-start-what-to-know-about-the-jewish-new-year/3563239/

Postcard Day

 According to this page: https://www.clubforfuture.org/postcards your digital or physical postcard can be sent into space. We created a few as there is no limit and when they return from their flight we will share with you the emailed results. 

Barron's Postcard: 

Our surprise one for Dad so he is part of this experience:

Mom's Design:

Mom's Surprise for Superhero Barron:

Mom's message of appreciation for everyone who helps with our health and fitness: 

These are the instructions and details:

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