Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days period and observed through prayer, reflection, and the sounding of a ceremonial ram's horn.
Marking the beginning of the Jewish calendar year with the distinctive sound of an ancient ceremonial horn, this holiday opens a ten-day period of reflection leading toward Yom Kippur.
The Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, according to the traditional Hebrew calendar, typically occurring in September or October.
Sounding the Shofar
The holiday is marked by the ceremonial sounding of the shofar, a ram's horn, producing a distinctive series of blasts during synagogue services.
A Time for Reflection
Rosh Hashanah begins a ten-day period of reflection and repentance, traditionally concluding with the observance of Yom Kippur.
Symbolic Foods
Traditional Rosh Hashanah customs include eating symbolic foods, including apples dipped in honey, representing hopes for a sweet new year ahead.
