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'''Rosh Hashanah''' is a holiday marking the beginning of the [[Jewish]] new year. The holiday is celebrated in a solemn manner beginning at sunset the night before.  In the Hebrew calendar, the first day of each year is called "Tishri".<ref>Leviticus, 23, (as [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2263462/jewish/Tishrei.htm its]

'''Rosh Hashanah''' is a holiday marking the beginning of the [[Jewish]] new year. The holiday is celebrated in a solemn manner beginning at sunset the night before.  In the Hebrew calendar, the first day of each year is called "Tishri".<ref>Leviticus, 23, (as [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2263462/jewish/Tishrei.htm its]

the 7th, the first being  [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2164005/jewish/Nisan.htm Nisan]).</ref> Traditionally Rosh Hashanah lasts for two days.

the 7th, the first being  [https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2164005/jewish/Nisan.htm Nisan]).</ref> Rosh Hashanah lasts for two days.

Recognition of this [[Holy Day]] consists of saying prayers for God's forgiveness and requesting a good year.  It is a time of penance, with "The Ten Days of Penitence" beginning on Rosh Hashanah, which is the Day of Judgment, and ending on [[Yom Kippur]], which is the Day of Atonement.

Recognition of this [[Holy Day]] consists of saying prayers for God's forgiveness and requesting a good year.  It is a time of penance, with "The Ten Days of Penitence" beginning on Rosh Hashanah, which is the Day of Judgment, and ending on [[Yom Kippur]], which is the Day of Atonement.

Jews don’t traditionally wish each other “happy new year”. Instead we say the Hebrew phrase “shanah tovah” which — in spite of the mistaken translation that appears on almost all greeting cards — has no connection at all to the expression “have a happy new year.”

Jews don’t traditionally wish each other “happy new year”. Instead we say the Hebrew phrase “shanah tovah” which — in spite of the mistaken translation that appears on almost all greeting cards — has no connection at all to the expression “have a happy new year.”

As 'Shanah tovah conveys the hope for a good year rather than a happy one. And the reason for that distinction contains great significance.'

As 'Shanah tovah conveys the hope for a good year rather than a happy one. And the reason for that distinction contains great significance.'<ref>[https://aish.com/jews-dont-say-happy-new-year/ Jews Don’t Say Happy New Year | Aish].</ref>

<ref>[https://aish.com/jews-dont-say-happy-new-year/ Jews Don’t Say Happy New Year | Aish].</ref>

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