Rosh Hashanah

noun

Rosh Ha·​sha·​nah ˌräsh-(h)ə-ˈshä-nə 

ˌrōsh-,

-ˈshō-

: the Jewish New Year observed on the first day and by Orthodox and Conservative Jews also on the second day of Tishri

Examples of Rosh Hashanah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And Elyssa Heller, the owner of Jewish-comfort-food restaurant Edith’s, adds that during Rosh Hashanah, the shop has fantastic gefilte fish. —Maria Yagoda, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024

These are among the most significant, according to Religion News: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar year and initiates the Ten Days of Repentance. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024

There should be some left to hand out at Christmas, even if this year’s stock was depleted by Rosh Hashanah. —Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024

Scalise’s schedule shows the House will be in session on Sept. 29 and 30 ahead of a recess for those who observe the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Hebrew rōsh hashshānāh, literally, beginning of the year

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Rosh Hashanah

noun

Rosh Ha·​sha·​nah ˌrōsh-hə-ˈshō-nə 

ˌrōsh-ə-,

ˌräsh-,

-ˈshän-ə

: the Jewish New Year observed as a religious holiday in September or October

Etymology

from Hebrew rōsh hashshānāh, literally, "beginning of the year"