Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism's holiest days and begins at sunset on Wednesday. Here's what to know about the Jewish new year and how to celebrate.

Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year,” observed on the first two days of the Jewish new year. This year, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year of 5785. The Jewish holiday celebrates the birthday of the universe and "the day G‑d created Adam and Eve."

Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew and marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. The holiday begins at sunset on Wednesday.

The holiday, observed on the 10th day of the Jewish month Tishrei, will happen in early October in 2025. Yom Kippur means the “Day of Atonement” and is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. According to Chabad.org, it is a time to pray for forgiveness and marks the culmination of the ten days of repentance that began on Rosh Hashanah.

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