The holiday, also spelled Rosh Hashanah, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days and leads up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement.

Wednesday marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, kicking off a multi-day celebration to usher in the Jewish New Year. Here's what to know about Rosh Hashanah. What is Rosh Hashanah? Rosh Hashanah is known as the Jewish New Year,

Traditional foods are used to celebrate one of the most important days on the Jewish calendar: Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year. "Pumpkin, leek and beets. They all symbolize the desire for peace,

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Here's what to know about Rosh Hashanah.

Here's what you need to know about Rosh Hashanah and how to greet your Jewish friends or family celebrating this year. Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on October 2, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.