Why Do We Do Tashlich?

Tashlich, which literally translates to “casting off,” is a ceremony performed on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah. During this ceremony, Jews symbolically cast off the sins of the previous year by tossing pebbles or bread crumbs into flowing water.

When should you do Tashlich?

Tashlich is supposed to be performed on the first or second day of Rosh Hashanah., preferably directly after Mincha. However, if you're unable to perform the ceremony at that time, Tashlich can be done any day during Rosh Hashanah until Yom Kippur.

What is Tashlich prayer?

A Prayer for Tashlich

the baggage of my poor choices. lift my troubles off my shoulders. Help me to know that last year is over, washed away like crumbs in the current.

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