Rosh Hashanah, Jewish
Jewish New Year is this week. What is Rosh Hashana?
The holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days and leads up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.
When is Rosh Hashanah? What to know about the Jewish new year, traditions, foods
Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year,” observed on the first two days of the Jewish new year. This year, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year of 5785. The Jewish holiday celebrates the birthday of the universe and "the day G‑d created Adam and Eve."
What is Rosh Hashanah? Jews celebrate New Year as hate crimes spike
Jews are celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, which took the lives of over 1,200 Israelis. But what is it?
When does Rosh Hashanah start? What to know about the timing of the Jewish new year
Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year and the beginning of the High Holy Days in the Jewish religion, takes place around the world this week. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday,
Thousands of Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana despite official warnings
Thousands of pilgrims have joined an annual gathering to mark the Jewish new year in the central Ukrainian town of Uman, despite the war against Russia
Thousands of Jewish pilgrims travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana, despite official warnings
Despite warnings from Ukrainian and Israeli officials about security risks, around 35,000 Jewish pilgrims traveled to Uman in Cherkasy Oblast to celebrate Rosh Hashana this year, according to local authorities.
Ukraine saw a net influx of 29,000 people during Rosh Hashanah
Exit crossings from Ukraine fell by 14,000 to 256,000 for the week ending Oct. 5, according to the State Border Service, while overall border crossings remained steady at 541,000, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
21 Classic & Creative Rosh Hashanah Recipes To Celebrate The Jewish New Year
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What is Rosh Hashanah? Here's what to know about the Jewish holiday
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year, which is different than the one that is celebrated on Jan. 1 every year. It's set using the Hebrew calendar, which is different than the calendar we ...
L’Shana Tova! Celebrate the Jewish New Year With Andrew Zimmern's Noodle Kugel
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One year after 10/7 attacks and Democrat-run states have let antisemitism fester
It's year since the Hamas attacks in Israel. Antisemitism continues to thrive in the US, especially in blue states that let ...
Seeking hope while surrounded by hate during the Jewish New Year
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Prayers and calls for arms embargo mark Philadelphia gatherings to mourn lives lost one year after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
Dressed in white, they came to the riverbank in Philadelphia with pebbles in their hands and prayers of peace in their hearts. On the eve of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ...