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Motion · S6M-01014 · 1 Sep 2021

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament wishes all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sunset on 6 September and ending at nightfall on 8 September 2021, a "Shana Tova"; understands that Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and one of Judaism’s holiest days; notes that the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar; understands that Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement, and notes that many will be celebrating the Jewish New Year by attending synagogue, after which many will return home for a festive meal steeped in symbolism and tradition, and to spend time with family and friends while reflecting on the year before, the one that has past, and the year ahead to start afresh.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.