The New Year. Rosh-Hashanah, 5643
The poem explores the themes of identity, community, and spirituality through a description of the Jewish New Year celebration Rosh-Hashanah in 5643. It portrays the rituals and traditions of the holiday, emphasizing the connection between the individual and the collective past. The speaker reflects on the significance of the shofar's call, the communal prayer, and the hope for redemption and forgiveness.
By Emma Lazarus · First published 1882 · Genre: Poetry, Religious Literature, Historical Literature · 537 words
First lines
Not while the snow-shroud round dead earth is rolled, And naked branches point to frozen skies, -- When orchards burn their lamps of fiery gold, The grape glows like a jewel, and the corn A sea of beauty and abundance lies, Then the new year is born.
Look where the mother of the months uplifts In the green clearness of the unsunned West, Her ivory horn of plenty, dropping gifts, Cool, harvest-feeding dews, fine-winnowed light; Tired labor with fruition, joy and rest Profusely to requite.
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The New Year. Rosh-Hashanah, 5643 is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emma Lazarus, dated 1882 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emma Lazarus
- Date: 1882 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious Literature, Historical Literature, Inspirational Literature, Cultural Commentary
- Length: 537 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Religious Literature — The themes revolve around Rosh Hashanah, Jewish identity, and spirituality.
- Historical Literature — It reflects on Jewish history, exile, and cultural heritage.
- Inspirational Literature — The text conveys messages of hope, renewal, and resilience.
Tags
Jewish Heritage · Poetry · Religious Themes · Holiday Reflections · Rosh Hashanah · New Year Celebrations · Spiritual Contemplation · Tradition · Cultural Significance · Hebrew Calendar · Autumnal Imagery · Seasonal Change