LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the Jewish High Holy Days, begins Monday night at sundown and will end at dusk on Wednesday.

Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year and is a time for reflection and giving thanks. It is observed with family dinners and religious services, bringing the community together to celebrate the creation of the human race.

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Students at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy are learning about Rosh Hashanah traditions through activities such as playing Rosh Hashanah bingo in the classroom. These activities help them understand the significance of the holiday.

Rabbi Noach Kosofsky, principal of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, shared that this year's Rosh Hashanah message extends beyond Ma

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