What is Rosh Hashanah ot the Day of Atonement all about?

1) Rosh Hashana is the Jewish new year. It is a chance to start again and to change your character traits for the next year. Therefore, it is a happy day. The Jews eat festive meals, and dress in nice clothes to welcome in the new year. The blowing of the shofar is to "wake you up" and do teshuva, or repent.

2) Yom Kippur, or the day of atonement is the day when the Jews get judged by

God. You are either written in the book of life, or the book of death. God also decides what is going to happen during the year. It is a fast day, so the Jews can concentrate on praying. You cannot wash your hands past your knuckles, as well as general washing. You cannot apply cream. You cannot drink or eat. YOu cannot wear leather shoes. Before the fast starts, you have a festive meal. You dress in white to represent angels.