Rosh Hashanah

On Rosh Hashanah It Is Inscribed

Rosh Hashanah is called Yom Ha-Din, the day we stand in judgment before God.

The prayer for "our father, our king," said on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating! Jews fast on Yom Kippur, and some other holidays as well.

A special holiday meal that celebrates the Jewish New Year.

The ram's horn is blown on the High Holidays in three specific ways.

Test your knowledge of the Jewish New Year.

The Haftarah selection comes from Hosea 14:2-10 and Micah 7:18-20. Ashkenazic communities add Joel 2:15-27.

Asking God for forgiveness.

Or, how to survive Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.

Lessons from tradition about the meaning of the ram's horn blown on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The history and observance of this minor fast day right after Rosh Hashanah.

The additional Amidah contains the major themes of the holiday season.