Rosh-HaShanah: Traditional Jewish Observance. In synagogues, the shofar, or ram’s horn, is sounded daily to alert the faithful that the time of repentance is near. Many observant men partake in a special water immersion to symbolize cleansing their ways. Since the theme of Rosh-HaShanah is regathering for repentance, the observance takes on a ... More @Wikipedia
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