Today is the start of one of the holiest times in the Jewish calendar, that of Rosh Hashanah, commonly thought of as "Jewish New Year".
This is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year
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During this time the eating of apples dipped in honey, is a symbol of the Jewish for a sweet new year.
"L'shanah tovah tikatev v'taihatem"- May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year