Tashlich, the ceremony of symbolically tossing one’s sins into a body of water, usually takes place on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, although it can be done until Hoshana Raba at the end of the festival of Sukkot.
Is tashlich an opportunity to be introspective and repent, or just an easy way to clear your concious? Learn more about the debate!
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What can Shana Tova cards tell you about different Jewish communities and time periods? What greetings would you write on a card?
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Sukkot Worksheet
Explore Sukkot primary sources from the NLI's collections, answer the questions and discuss different topics with your students!
Tashlich – Casting Away One’s Sins
Tashlich, the ceremony of symbolically tossing one’s sins into a body of water, usually takes place on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, although it can be done until Hoshana Raba at the end of the festival of Sukkot.