Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism's holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish new year — marks the creation of the world. It also marks the beginning of ...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrated by Jews worldwide, began at sunset Monday, marking the start of the High Holy Days. The Jewish High Holy days, or “ten days of awe,” began Monday, Sept.

For Christians seeking to understand the Jewish roots of their faith, this time of preparation for Jews offers a parallel to their own traditions. Just as Christians prepare their hearts during ...

For practicing Jews around the world, this week marks the end of an intense period of celebrations and observances commonly known as the High Holy Days. For three weeks starting with Rosh Hashana, the ...

(RNS) — The Jewish celebration of the advent of a new year bears little resemblance to the sort of sentimental emoting and tipsiness we associate with Jan. 1. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is a ...

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name of the holiday translates from Hebrew to English as the Day of Atonement, and Jewish ...