Rosh Hashanah 2026

Rosh Hashanah 2026, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, and continues through Sunday, September 13. This meaningful holiday marks the start of the Jewish High Holy Days. It is also a time for reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

Many people celebrate Rosh Hashanah with prayer and gatherings with family and friends. Traditional foods also play an important role. One well-known custom is eating apples dipped in honey, which symbolizes the hope for a sweet new year.

Rosh Hashanah: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

Rosh Hashanah encourages reflection on the past year and invites people to look ahead with optimism and intention. It also begins the Days of Awe, a ten-day period that concludes with Yom Kippur, a day devoted to atonement and spiritual reflection.

You can learn more about the traditions and meaning of Rosh Hashanah from the
United Nations cultural calendar: https://www.un.org/en/observances

As we recognize Rosh Hashanah, Foulkeways extends warm wishes to all who observe the holiday. May the new year bring peace, health, and happiness.