Some of the key ways to observe Rosh Hashanah include attending synagogue services to hear the blowing of the shofar, a sacred ram's horn, and eating apples and honey. Apples represent hopes for fruitfulness and honey symbolizes the desire for a sweet year.

Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people around the world ask God for forgiveness for mistakes they’ve made over the past year and remind themselves not to repeat those mistakes in the coming year.

Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism's holiest days and begins at sunset on Wednesday. Here's what to know about the Jewish new year and how to celebrate.