NAMES OF THE FESTIVAL
Why is the day defined by the Teru'ah sound, rather than the Teki'ah?
Where does the term "Zichron Teruah" appear in the Torah? What does it teach us about Rosh Hashanah?
Why do we choose this term, "Zichron Teruah," to refer specifically to Rosh Hashanah that falls on Shabbos?
TO REMEMBER THE EXODUS
In what way does Rosh Hashanah cause us to recall the Exodus from Egypt?
SHEHECHEYANU
The Gemara (Eruvin 40b) discusses whether or not Shehecheyanu is recited at all over the festival of Rosh Hashanah. Why might it have differed from other festivals in this regard?
1. Yosef Da'as to Eruvin 40:p2, ד"ה מהו לומר
KIDUSH
For general comments on the Yom Tov Kidush (and Havdalah for Motza'ei Shabbos), see the "Va'Yechulu" and "Kiddush" sections on our "Hagadah Shel Pesach" page:
Moadim Page for Hagadah Shel Pesach section 3
Moadim Page for Hagadah Shel Pesach section 4
