Harnessing hope on Rosh Hashanah

Written by : Amelia Smith

The Aseret Yemei Teshuva, or Ten Days of Repentance, is a significant period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, focused on personal growth and reflection.

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Despite the solemnity of Rosh Hashanah as the Day of Judgment, it is a time when people celebrate with festive meals and wear their finest clothing.

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The "Unetaneh Tokef" prayer on Rosh Hashanah emphasizes the uncertainty of life and the idea that our fates are determined on this day.

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In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Rosh Hashanah encourages confidence and joy in the face of an uncertain future.

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"Grounded hope" is a psychological concept that encourages people to remain rooted in reality while maintaining hope for the future.

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Hopeful individuals tend to experience better psychological and physical well-being, as per hope researcher C.R. Snyder.

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The three components of hope, as outlined by Snyder, are goals, pathways (or plans), and a belief in human agency.

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Rabbi Moses Chaim Luzzatto's observation that the Hebrew word for hope, tikvah, is related to the words for "path" and "purification bath" aligns with the concept of grounded hope.

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Grounded hope motivates people to take action, as they believe they can navigate the pathways toward their goals.

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Rosh Hashanah symbolizes the purification of hope, reminding us that despite the Day of Judgment's harsh realities, we can shape a brighter future with our own agency and vision.

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