Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, has many traditions and customs and marks the start of the High Holy Days.

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The best Rosh Hashanah cocktails — Jewish New Year drink ideas that’ll dazzle

Just like we welcome the secular New Year with parties and celebrations on January 1st, why not bring that same festive spirit to Rosh Hashanah?

How to wish your Jewish friends a happy Rosh Hashanah

There are several different ways to wish someone a happy new year or greet someone on Rosh Hashanah.

Hosting Rosh Hashanah for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know

If you’re hosting Rosh Hashanah for friends and family for the first time this year, use this last-minute checklist to make sure you have what you need to celebrate the start of 5784.

What is a Rosh Hashanah seder? How to host the ancient Sephardic celebration

Sephardic Jews have been hosting seders to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, for thousands of years.

What are Rosh Hashanah cards? Why do we send them?

It’s almost Rosh Hashanah and that means apples, honey, pomegranates, shofars (ram’s horn) and… New Years’ cards.

All your Rosh Hashanah questions, answered

Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Rosh Hashanah questions.

Rosh Hashanah guide 2024: How and when to celebrate the Jewish New Year

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and how to celebrate it.

Last minute checklist for Rosh Hashanah

Since when do Jews send Rosh Hashanah cards?

We went back in time to discover more about the centuries-old tradition

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