Jewish Communities Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Amid Rising Antisemitic Incidents

As the Jewish New Year begins, global tensions and a surge in antisemitic violence cast a shadow over celebrations.

Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days, beginning on October 2 and ending on October 4.
The holiday is a time for reflection and prayer, with traditions including blowing the shofar and eating symbolic foods like apples and honey.
This year's celebrations are overshadowed by heightened security concerns due to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
Jewish communities globally are observing the holiday with prayers for peace amid ongoing conflicts involving Israel and various militant groups in the Middle East.
In the U.S., antisemitic hate crimes reached a record high, prompting increased security measures at synagogues and Jewish schools during the High Holy Days.