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

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

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. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024

Ahead of the High Holy Days, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) delivered hot Rosh Hashanah meals filled with gefilte fish, matzah ball soup, honey, honey cake, cans of carrots, green beans and sweet potatoes to 100 Holocaust survivors in our local community. —Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 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"