Rosh Hashanah takes on added power this year. The terrorism of last October, the ongoing captivity of Israeli hostages, the eruption of antisemitism that preceded any Israeli response, the devastation ...

When Southern Nevadans gather for Rosh Hashana services Monday evening, they’ll find, if not a complete return to pre-pandemic life, more options for in-person worship than they had last year. However ...

This Thursday is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. It begins a 10-day penitential season when we are especially conscious of the passing of time. It is not unreasonable to reflect on the many moments ...

Why is Rosh Hashanah important? Rosh Hashanah begins the leadup to Yom Kippur, some of the holiest days in the Hebrew year (known as "Days of Awe"). Rosh Hashanah celebrates God's creation of mankind ...

Blowing the shofar at Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla. Image courtesy Beth Israel The 5782nd year in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown on Monday, Sept. 6, with socially distanced Rosh ...

Rosh Hashanah (or Hashana) starts on Sept. 29, 2019. But what is it exactly -- aside from being a Jewish holiday? And while we’re at it, how do you celebrate it? And what’s the proper greeting for the ...

Blowing the shofar at Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla. Image courtesy Beth Israel The year 5783 in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 25, with in-person Rosh Hashanah 2022 ...

Four-year-old Eve Campbell concentrated, with eyes squinting and tongue darting, as she dipped a small brush in bright pink, green and blue paint and slathered it on palm-sized rocks. Those are some ...

Rosh Hashanah means “head of the year” or “first of the year,” according to jewfaq.org. That’s why it’s referred to as the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is a time of year to look back on mistakes ...

It seems like summer just ended, but the New Year is already upon us. No, not 2020. It’s almost 5780. On Sunday night at sundown, Jews around the world will ring in Rosh Hashanah, a.k.a. the Jewish ...