Jewish New Year

The Jewish New Year, called Rosh Hashanah, marks the beginning of the Jewish high holy days and the Hebrew calendar year. It is a time of spiritual introspection, repentance, and renewal, celebrated with prayers, synagogue services, and festive meals. Traditionally, it involves sounding the shofar (ram’s horn) and reflecting on one's actions over the past year to seek forgiveness and改善. Rosh Hashanah typically falls in September or October and initiates the ten-day period culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It emphasizes themes of self-examination, mercy, and hope for a favorable year ahead.