Rosh Hashanah: The Great Balance of Humanity

Have you ever thought the whole world has a birthday? The Hebrew calendar reminds us that it does: Rosh Hashanah, literally "head of the year," marks the beginning of a new spiritual cycle and contains in miniature everything that will happen in the coming months.

It's not just any date in history, but the day Adam, the first human being, was created. The universe had already existed for six days, but only with the arrival of man did creation gain purpose.

El sonido del shofar, simple y puro, despierta en nosotros la conexión más profunda con nuestro Creador.

Why is Rosh Hashanah a day of judgment?

Imagine a major investor who has dedicated years and resources to building his project: land, design, machinery, human talent... and finally opens his factory. From there, perfect products emerge, ready for the market. But the most important test remains: will people accept it? Will there be a real need for it?

This is how the world was created. Everything was ready, but the true meaning depended on humankind: will they serve their Creator or follow only their own ego?

Adam, recognizing that he had not been created for himself but to serve God, called upon all beings—animals, plants, and minerals—to bow down together before their Creator. This was the first act that justified the entire work of creation.

Every year, on Rosh Hashanah, the entire universe returns to that initial moment. As with any company presenting its annual report, our lives are subject to divine judgment: What have we contributed? Have we honored the purpose for which we were created?

En Rosh Hashaná compartimos manzanas con miel, símbolo de un año nuevo dulce y lleno de bendiciones.

The sound of the Shofar: a cry that awakens

Here appears the secret of the Jewish people: the Shofar .

It has no words or melody, but it sounds like the cry of a baby that moves its father to his core. It also recalls the sacrifice of Isaac, when Abraham was willing to give him up, and God responded by replacing the son with a ram. The ram's horn became a symbol of faith and unwavering trust.

The Shofar opens the heavens, renews the eternal covenant and awakens in God mercy for His people and for all humanity.

El shofar, con su llamado atemporal, recuerda el compromiso eterno entre Dios y Su pueblo en Rosh Hashaná.

What does it mean for us today?

Rosh Hashanah is not just a historical remembrance: it's an opportunity to take stock of our own lives. Just as a company asks itself if its project is worthwhile, each of us is called to reflect:

• Am I fulfilling my purpose?

• What do I contribute to my family, my community and the world?

• Where do I need to correct course?

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A new opportunity

Ultimately, the message of Rosh Hashanah is profoundly hopeful. Even though our personal balance sheets aren't always positive, God renews His contract with us, because we are His children. Like the investor who says, "I did all this for my son," so God sustains creation out of love.

May this Rosh Hashanah 5786 be a year of blessings, renewed purpose, and deeper connection with our Creator.

Shaná Tová Umetuká – A good and sweet year to you and yours!