WhatsappIn the secular calendar, people say “Happy New Year” as December 31 turns into January 1. Why don’t Jews do that on their new year?
There is More to Life Than a Happy New Year
While this video is slightly humorous and a bit silly, there is a very deep message that it conveyed. It seems that many people are trying to pursue happiness. But that is not what life is about. Life is about fulfilling our purpose. Life is about creating meaningful experiences and focusing on the well-being of others rather than just ourselves. Giving to others creates a true sense of happiness. It creates a meaningful life.
In Judaism, everything we do is done with intention and purpose. We try not to act without thinking. We stop and make a blessing on our food before quickly just eating and running off. We thank G-d for our food after we finished eating. The Jewish people have a blessing after going to the bathroom to acknowledge that we need G-d to help our bodies work properly. People take these things for granted. They might feel that these things are just “normal” and expected. But we know that nothing works without G-d’s hand.
May this Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, bring a truly good, meaningful year for the Jewish people and the entire world. Let’s pray for a year of peace and redemption.
