Rosh Hashanah (RAWSH ha-SHAH-na), also known as the Jewish New Year meaning “first of the year” or “head of the year,” comes around on the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. Falling in September or October, the holiday can last from one to two days, depending on denominational or family tradition, and is sometimes called the Day of Remembrance or the Day of Blowing the Shofar.

For Jewish Americans who observe Rosh Hashanah, it’s a more solemn and reflective holiday than the loud and rowdy parties we usually see on our secular New Year’s Eve. In synagogues, the typical ceremony includes a reading of the story of Abraham.

Rosh Hashanah is a time for people to think about how they’ve lived in the past year, and reflect on their deeds with prayer and penitence. It can be an inspiring chance to bring a sense of harmony and balance back into your life and relationships.

Written by Tim McDonnell

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