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What is the meaning of 'Shana Tova Gmar Chatima Tova'?

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'Shana Tova' means simply 'A Good Year' in Hebrew.
'Gmar Chatima Tova' means 'A Good and Significant Finishing' in Hebrew.
These are two blessings that the Jews wish to each other at the first 10 days of every Jewish year: 1-10 of month Tishrey (30/9/2008 - 9/10/2008). These days named 'Aseret Yemey Tshava' - meaning: 10 days of returnal (to God) in which the Jews believe God is judging the intire world. 'Gmar Chatima Tova' is Wished only at the tenth day, while 'Shana Tova' is relevant for all the ten days.
'Shana Tova' means simply 'A Good Year' in Hebrew.
'Gmar Chatima Tova' means 'A Good and Significant Finishing' in Hebrew.
These are two blessings that the Jews wish to each other at the first 10 days of every Jewish year: 1-10 of month Tishrey (30/9/2008 - 9/10/2008). These days named 'Aseret Yemey Tshava' - meaning: 10 days of returnal (to God) in which the Jews believe God is judging the intire world. 'Gmar Chatima Tova' is Wished only at the tenth day, while 'Shana Tova' is relevant for all the ten days.
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