Multifaith Calendar
Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)
Date and Time
Sunday, October 3, 2027
Description
What is Rosh Hashanah?
- Rosh Hashanah, literally “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year.
- It begins at sundown on the first day and continues through nightfall 2 days later.
- Rosh Hashanah often begins with the sounding of the shofar, an instrument made of a ram’s horn, proclaiming God as King of the Universe, just as a trumpet would be sounded at a king’s coronation.
- The traditional way to wish someone a Happy New Year in Hebrew is by saying “Shana Tova,” which means “A Good Year” in Hebrew.
- Many Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday by attending synagogue, refraining from school or work, spending time with family, and reflecting on the past year and the year to come.
- Rosh Hashanah also signifies the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, about a month-long season of deep meaning, reflection, and celebration for many Jews.
Recurring
This event also occurs on 10/2/24, 10/3/24, 10/4/24, 9/22/25, 9/23/25, 9/24/25, 9/11/26, 9/12/26, 9/13/26, 10/1/27 and 10/2/27