Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it's observed...

A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.

On Rosh Hashanah, Izzy and his family make lists of the wrongs they have committed over the past year, and after they have apologized, they throw pieces of bread into the water to "clean their hearts" in a ceremony called tashlich.

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.

Explains how Jewish people celebrate the High Holy Days, beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur.

Daniel is determined to have a birthday party for the world to celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Digging the Grand Canyon to use as a mixing bowl, a giant bakes an enormous challah for Rosh Hashanah and cleans up the environment afterwards.

Four friends gather with others on Rosh Hashanah for tashlich, when they apologize for mistakes they have made then toss breadcrumbs on the water to represent the mistakes floating away.

Rhyming text invites young readers and their families to take stock of the happy times, the occasional regrets, as well as new friends made and new skills gained over the year in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

"The autumn leaves are turning yellow and gold. The apples are ready to pick. Miriam can't wait to have fresh apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah. But something is eating the apples in the orchard. IT'S A SASQUATCH!"--From the back cover.