Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is observed on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which falls in early to mid-September.

Rosh Hashanah is celebrated by Attending synagogue services, Eating symbolic foods, Blowing the shofar (ram's horn), Spending time with family and friends

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The shofar is a ram's horn that is blown during synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah. It is a call to repentance and renewal.

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Rosh Hashanah meals include: Apples and honey, Challah bread, Pomegranates, Fish, Chicken brisket Tzimmes and Kuge

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Jewish People love to celebrate by doing various activities on this joyous occassion.

The traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting is "Shanah Tovah," which means "Happy New Year" in Hebrew.

Rosh Hashanah in 2023 begins at sundown on Friday, September 15 and ends at sundown on Sunday, September 17.

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Rosh Hashanah is a special time for Jewish people to come together and celebrate the new year.

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