Rosh Hashanah

TypeObservance
TraditionMiddle Eastern
BasisLunisolar
Key figure1–2 Tishrei

About the Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated on 1 and 2 Tishrei, in September or early October. The Hebrew calendar's postponement rules ensure that 1 Tishrei never falls on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. It begins the Ten Days of Repentance leading to Yom Kippur.

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