Rosh Hashanah
is the first holiday in the Jewish calendar, falling usually in September or October. The two Hebrew words mean "head" (rosh), of the year (hashanah). It's a time to reflect on behaviors of the past year, to change them and ask forgiveness of those we have hurt. |
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How many days -
One? Two? As all other Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah starts at sundown. Liberal Jewish congregations (Reform and some Reconstructionist) usually observe one day of the holiday, concluding the next night. Orthodox, Conservative and some Reconstructionist congregations observe the holiday for two nights and two days, concluding when three stars appear at the end of the second day.
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Rosh Hashanah
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