Rosh Hashana
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Rosh Hashana literally translates to Head of the Year. More meaningfully it translates to New Year. It is the begining of the Jewish year. (See calendar.) According to Jewish tradition. Rosh Hashana is the birthday of the world or anniversary of its creation.
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The new year is celebrated by prayer. Traditional foods include apples and honey which represent a good harvest and a sweet year.
In 2008, Rosh Hashana begins (Erev Rosh Hashana or Evening of Rosh Hashana) on Monday evening, September 29th. It continues through Tue-Wed September 30th and October 1st. The new year is 5769.
