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
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There should be some left to hand out at Christmas, even if this year’s stock was depleted by Rosh Hashanah.
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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
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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
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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"
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