1.Rosh Hashanah means "head of the year" and is commonly known
as the Jewish New Year. 2. It is the day on which the year
number changes. Rosh Hashanah is a solemn and holy time. It
occurs on the first and seconddays of Tishri, which falls in
September or October. 3. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the
anniversary of creation and is a day in which the whole world is
judged for the coming year. It is a time of restricted rejoicing
because celebrations are muted in acknowledgment of the great
judgement taking place. 4. No work is permitted on Rosh
Hashanah, and most of the day is spent in synagogue. There is a
special, longer liturgy for Rosh Hashanah. The service centers
on the theme of God's sovereignty. 5. "Day of Remembrance"
signifies that on this day Jews commemorate the creation of the
world and are reminded of their responsibilities as God's chosen
people. Rosh Hashanah is also known as the Day of Judgment, for
it is believed that on this day God judges all of his people and
decides on their fate in the next