Rosh Hashanah

The Final Hours Before Rosh Hashanah

Customs for the day and evening before the Jewish New Year.

Beet Chips with Spicy Honey Mayo

Sprinkled with a little salt, these crunchy chips are delicious on their own, and even better when paired with a sweet and spicy pareve mayonnaise

Counting the Jewish Years

How the Jewish year is numbered.

A High Holiday Meditation

Facing the music on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah Musaf: A Call to Change Your Life

The Rosh Hashanah Musaf is the core of the service — and where we find its most iconic prayers and resonant themes.

Why Do Some Jews Visit Uman for Rosh Hashanah?

The Ukrainian city has been a site for Hasidic pilgrimage for more than 200 years since the death of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

9 Jewish Things About Pomegranates

Why this ancient fruit is a Jewish symbol.

What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.

How Rosh Hashanah Became New Year’s Day

In the Torah, the beginning of the year was clearly set in the spring. So what happened?

Reflections for Elul

Four prominent Jewish thinkers share jewels of wisdom in preparation for the High Holidays.

Where to Stream Rosh Hashanah Services for Free

Where to find a free online service for the Jewish new year.

Do Jews Send Rosh Hashanah Cards?

Jews have been sending New Years' greetings by mail for centuries.