New Year’s Resolutions

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Is it a Jewish thing to make New Year’s resolutions?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    Now? The Jewish New Year was on Rosh Hashana, about four months ago. That was certainly an appropriate Jewish time for reflection on our lives and also a time for festivities.

    Actually, however, every day is a good time to review one’s way in life and decide if there’s anything that should be changed and improved – even it seems to be a minor matter.

    By the way, according to Judaism, any resolution one makes should be made in the manner of “I will try to change” — and should not be made as a formal vow.

    Have a good day, every day!

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team