Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Sept. 15, 2023. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, begins Wednesday at sundown. It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day period ...

Why is Rosh Hashanah important? Rosh Hashanah begins the leadup to Yom Kippur, some of the holiest days in the Hebrew year (known as "Days of Awe"). Rosh Hashanah celebrates God's creation of mankind ...

Rosh Hashanah means “head of the year” in Hebrew. It is a time for reflection and repentance. It is referred to as the “day of judgment.” According to the Talmud, the world was created on the first ...

Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, marks one of Judaism’s holiest days. Here’s everything you need to know about the religious holiday. Rosh Hashanah starts the beginning of the Jewish ...

One of the most significant Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah, has begun. Rosh Hashanah is the two-day Jewish New Year celebration, observed by Jewish people across the world. Meaning “head of the year” ...

I’m one of those people who forgets stuff, especially stuff that’s the least bit complicated or unusual. I’m just challenged that way. To retain much of anything, I have to write it down — and, even ...

Sunday night marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah 2019, one of the Jewish High Holidays. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown and lasts for two full days after Sunday. It also marks the start of the Jewish ...

On Rosh Hashanah, the memories – the sights, smells and sounds – all come rushing back to me. My family gathering at my grandmother’s house, in Brooklyn, as she cooks the brisket in the kitchen. The ...

The Jewish New Year, which is also known as Rosh Hashanah, typically falls between September and October each year. Rosh Hashanah is a major celebration on the Jewish calendar as most people who ...