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

Jews are celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, which took the lives of over 1,200 Israelis. But what is it?

Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year,” observed on the first two days of the Jewish new year. This year, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year of 5785. The Jewish holiday celebrates the birthday of the universe and "the day G‑d created Adam and Eve."

Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year and the beginning of the High Holy Days in the Jewish religion, takes place around the world this week. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday,

Wednesday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. It's a happy occasion, but on this night, some community members said they have heavy hearts because of the escalation of violence in the Middle East.

Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, began on evening Oct. 2 and last through the evening on Oct. 4 this year. Here's what to know about the holiday.