As the leaves hint at autumn, Jewish communities around the world prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year—literally, the “head of the year.” In 2025, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, September 22 , and concludes at nightfall on Wednesday, September 24 . This solemn yet hopeful holiday ushers in the Ten Days of Awe, a sacred period of reflection, repentance, and renewal leading toward Yom Kippur.

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A Holiday of Reflection

Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of the world in Jewish tradition, and it begins the Ten Days of Awe — a period of introspection leading to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Unlike the secular New Year’s Eve, which often emphasizes celebration, Rosh Hashanah blends

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