Shana Tova! (Happy Rosh Hashanah)

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the Jewish New Year.  It’s the year 5787 for the Jewish calendar.  I don’t really get it either.  It’s a lunisolar calendar that supposedly starts at the creation of the universe and has a leap year every 19 years.  Anyway, it’s celebrated by dipping apples in honey, which is always a nice snack.  There are prayers involved too.  Not to mention the shofar, which is a ram’s horn that is blown.  That’s fun.

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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9 Responses to Shana Tova! (Happy Rosh Hashanah)

  1. Sheknowsallblog's avatar Sheknowsallblog says:
    September 13, 2026 at 8:36 am

    Shana Tova, Charles! 🍎🍯 The apples-and-honey tradition sounds like such a sweet, simple way to welcome a new year genuinely wish more calendars started with a nice snack. Hope 5787 brings you a wonderful year ahead.

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  2. calendarCycle's avatar calendarCycle says:
    September 13, 2026 at 9:44 am

    My grandmother used to count the years by observing the moon cycles. I find the concept of a leap year confusing.

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  4. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    September 14, 2026 at 9:18 pm

    I wish you a blessed holiday. When your relatives start to bother you, just blow the ram’s horn some more!

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