Everything You Need to Know About , Rosh Hashanah.
CNN recently offered readers
a quick rundown of the Jewish
holiday Rosh Hashanah.
This year, Rosh Hashanah begins on September 15
at sundown and will be celebrated through
September 17, ending at nightfall.
Typically, the holiday is celebrated on
the first and second days of Tishrei,
the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
On the Gregorian calendar,
this usually corresponds with
either September or October.
The holiday, which is a time for reflection
and repentance, translates as "head of the year"
and is referred to as the "day of judgement.".
A significant ritual involved with Rosh Hashanah is
the blowing of a ram's horn, known as the Shofar.
When it comes to food, apples dipped in honey
represent the hope for a sweet coming year. .
Also dipped in honey is challah bread,
which is baked in round loaves as
opposed to traditionally braided loaves.
Also dipped in honey is challah bread,
which is baked in round loaves as
opposed to traditionally braided loaves.
CNN reports that another ritual
involves walking to a river or stream
and reciting prayers of penitence.
After saying prayers,
breadcrumbs are thrown into the river,
representing the casting away of sins.