Rosh Hashanah feels later this year, so when is it? What to know about the Jewish holiday:

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Rosh Hashanah, a significant Jewish holiday, will take place later this year, starting at sunset on October 2 and ending at sundown on October 4. This two-day celebration marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year and initiates the Days of Awe, a time dedicated to introspection and repentance leading to Yom Kippur. The article highlights that the date of Rosh Hashanah changes annually due to the Hebrew calendar's structure, which includes a leap month every few years to align with the solar year. Celebratory practices often involve attending synagogue services featuring special songs and the blowing of the Shofar, a traditional ram's horn. The Tashlich ceremony, where individuals cast off their sins into a natural body of water, is another common observance.

Traditional foods during Rosh Hashanah include challah, representing the cyclical nature of the year, and apples dipped in honey, symbolizing a sweet new year. The article also addresses appropriate greetings for the holiday, such as "Happy Rosh Hashanah" and "Shanah tovah. " Furthermore, it outlines the dates for subsequent Jewish holidays, including Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

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