Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah - The Day of Blowing)

Next observance: sunset of Monday, the 29th of September 2008

(rosh ha-sha-NAH) n. Rosh Hashanah, literally translated from Hebrew means "head of the year," and falls on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which usually falls in September or October. In Scripture, it is known as the Feast of Blowing (Trumpets) (Lev. 23:23 -25; Num. 29:1-6) which describes this holy day as a "memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation." It provides prophetic insight regarding the Second Coming of Mashiach (Messiah). The holy day marks the beginning of a ten-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance (aseret yemei teshuvah), which culminates on the fast day of Yom Kippur. These ten days are referred to as the Days of Awe or the High Holy Days.

Rosh Hashanah also remembers the creation of the universe by Adonai (God). It is traditional to eat apples dipped in honey to welcome a sweet new year. Fruit, sweet vegetables, and honey appear in the main dishes.