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Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year, begans today at sundown. Jews mark the holiday with 10 days of prayer and introspection, culminating on Yom Kippur with a day-long fast.
Sort By:Rosh Hashanah Prompts Major Shift In NYC Security
People all across the tri-state are preparing for a happy and safe Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, and as a precaution, security is being stepped up at many houses of worship. Amid the calls for renewal and introspection, this Rosh Hashanah will also mark a noticeable shift in how law enforcement across the region treats the high holy days. Stepping up security is at least …
Extra Metro-North trains for Rosh Hashanah
NEW YORK – Metro-North Railroad is providing extra trains and extra cars today to accommodate those observing the Jewish new year Rosh Hashanah at sundown tonight.
4:20 p.m. Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset
Rabbi Mark S. Miller’s favorite part of Rosh Hashanah is blowing the shofar, a traditional instrument typically made from a ram’s horn.
Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown
Rosh Hashanah, commonly known as the “Jewish New Year,” begins today at sundown. This holiday is observed on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It marks the creation of man and is said to be the birthday of the world.
Minister Kenney Issues Statement Recognizing Rosh Hashanah
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Sept. 18, 2009) – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Rosh Hashanah: “Today marks the beginning of one of the most important holidays for Jewish people around the world. “Commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah is the start of the civil year according …
Rosh Hashanah celebration set to open today
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Jews around the globe begin celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, at sundown this evening. The Jewish new year is the beginning of 10 holy days known as Yomin Nora-im, or “Days of Awe,” which ends on Sept. 28 with the observance of Yom Kippur, or “Day of Atonement.”
Rabbi says youth soccer board ‘disregarded’ his advice about Rosh HaShanah games
Rabbi Baruch HaLevi, spiritual leader of Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, has urged the Swampscott Youth Soccer Association to change its decision about scheduling game on Saturday, Sept. 19, the first day of Rosh HaShanah ….
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a honey-sweetened dessert
For a sweet, seasonal Rosh Hashanah dessert, a quince and honey tart is flavored with almond paste and fresh rosemary. The crust only looks labor-intensive: it’s made with frozen puff pastry, sold in supermarkets.
Husband, wife rabbis prepare journey to Rosh Hashanah in Fort Collins
Traveling paths to holiness and happiness is Rabbi Shoshana Leis’ theme for this year’s Rosh Hashanah sermon.
Rosh Hashanah descends upon Capital City
CHEYENNE – At sunset today, Jews will begin observing Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is celebrated on the first day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which is Saturday, and lasts until sundown on Sunday.
Rosh Hashanah starts tomorrow at sundown
Beginning at sundown Friday, Sept. 18, and continuing through Sunday, Sept 20, Jews will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Area Jews to mark Rosh Hashanah Friday night
As the Jewish faithful begin the Rosh Hashanah holy days or Jewish New Year Friday at sunset, they will be saying special prayers and lighting special candles. Beginning Saturday or Sunday, depending on the congregation, the sounding of the shofar – a trumpet made from a ram’s horn – will begin. The ritual is symbolic of what the High Holy Days are about: a call for introspection, forgiveness …
President Obama offers Rosh Hashanah greetings
WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Obama said he would work to “achieve lasting peace and security” for Israel in a videotaped Rosh Hashanah message.
Rosh Hashanah to be observed today
Friday will mark the beginning of a very rarely publicized celebration. Rosh Hashanah, which translates to “Head of the Year,” begins Friday with the Days of Awe, a 10-day reflection period, and culminates with Yom Kippur, which is the more solemn part of the celebration because it is a 25-hour period of fasting.
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