🍎 Rosh Hashanah Countdown
September 11, 2026
About Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (literally "Head of the Year") is the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the first and second days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks the beginning of the High Holy Days, a ten-day period of reflection and repentance that culminates in Yom Kippur. Traditions include hearing the shofar (ram's horn) blown, eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year, and attending synagogue services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Rosh Hashanah different from the secular New Year?
While January 1 marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year, Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish religious and civil new year, falling in September or October. It begins a ten-day period of self-reflection and repentance called the Days of Awe.
What does shofar blowing signify?
The shofar (ram's horn) is blown during Rosh Hashanah as a call to repentance and reflection. It is also seen as a reminder of the binding of Isaac and a proclamation of God's kingship.