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Rosh Hashaná Begins, Marking the Jewish New Year Through Sept. 24

Observance centers on traditional greetings, shofar blasts, and festive meals during the opening of the High Holy Days.

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Overview

  • Rosh Hashaná for 2025 started at sunset on Monday, September 22 and concludes at nightfall on Wednesday, September 24.
  • The customary greeting is “Shaná tová,” with common extensions such as “Leshaná tová tikatev vetejatem” and “Shaná Tová Umetuká.”
  • Rituals include the sounding of the shofar and family gatherings for prayer and reflection that begin the Ten Days of Repentance leading to Yom Kipur.
  • Traditional foods highlight a wish for a sweet year, featuring apple with honey alongside dishes like jalá de manzana y miel, leicaj, varenikes, knishes and gefilte fish.
  • In Argentina, September 23–24 are designated non-working days for Jewish people by agreement with employers, while in New York various synagogues and kosher venues host holiday meals and services, with Yom Kipur observed October 1–2.