Rosh HaShanah (ראש השנה) is the Jewish New Year. It falls once a
year during the month of Tishrei and occurs ten days before Yom
Kippur. Together, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are known as the
Yamim Nora’im, which means the Days of Awe in Hebrew. In English
they are often referred to as the High Holy Days. The Meaning of
Rosh HaShanah Rosh HaShanah literally means “Head of the Year”
in Hebrew. It falls in the month of Tishrei, which is the
seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. The reason for this is
because the Hebrew calendar begins with the month of Nissan
(when it's believed the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt)
but the month of Tishrei is believed to be the month in which
God created the world. Hence, another way to think about Rosh
HaShanah is as the birthday of the world. Rosh HaShanah is
observed on the first two days of Tishrei. Jewish tradition
teaches that during the High Holy Days God decides who will live
and who will die during the coming year. As a result, during
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippu