About Rosh Hashanah 2026
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. It's a time for reflection, prayer, and the sounding of the shofar (ram's horn).
The holiday celebrates the creation of the world and serves as a day of judgment when God reviews the deeds of all people. Traditional customs include eating apples dipped in honey to symbolize hopes for a sweet new year.
Rosh Hashanah is observed for two days and begins a ten-day period of repentance that culminates with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.