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|<\/span><\/p>\n Updated Sep. 22, 2025 at 6:45 a.m. CDT<\/p>\n |<\/span><\/p>\n Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Monday and continues through Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ends with Yom Kippur.<\/p>\n Known as \u201cThe Days of Awe,\u201d Judaism\u2019s High Holy Days provide a mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews around the world. The devout reflect about the mistakes and errors in judgment made during the past year. It is a time to forgive and to ask forgiveness from friends and family.<\/p>\n The Rosh Hashana is a time of prayer, but also of joy, according to chabad.org.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a time for festive meals, which traditionally include fish, wine and an apple dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.<\/p>\n Eating the first fruit of the season or preparing a dish not eaten at any other time acknowledges the newness of the year.<\/p>\n Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year, according to chabad.org. It is a day of fasting from food and drink from sundown to sundown. This year, Yom Kippur will be observed from around sunset Oct. 1, until after nightfall Oct. 2.<\/p>\n The meal before the fast is traditionally bland, unsalted and light to minimize thirst. The meal to break the fast at sundown is often a breakfast of eggs, bagels and salty food such as herring dishes and smoked salmon.<\/p>\n Breaking News<\/p>\n Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond.<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n Rosh Hashana and the Jewish High Holidays are a significant time for Jews around the world, providing an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and atonement. By understanding the traditions and practices associated with this time, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of these holidays.<\/p>\n Rosh Hashana is the Jewish new year, which starts at sundown on Monday and continues through Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n The Jewish High Holidays are a 10-day season that starts with Rosh Hashana and ends with Yom Kippur.<\/p>\n Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, which is the holiest day of the year. It is a day of fasting from food and drink from sundown to sundown.<\/p>\n Traditional foods eaten during Rosh Hashana include fish, wine, and an apple dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.<\/p>\n Reflecting on past mistakes during the Jewish High Holidays provides an opportunity for individuals to learn from their errors, ask for forgiveness, and make amends with others.<\/p>\n This article includes material from Dallas Morning News archives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rosh Hashana and the Jewish High Holidays Oct. 2, 2024 | Updated Sep. 22, 2025 at 6:45 a.m. CDT | Introduction to Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Monday and continues through Wednesday evening. 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The Significance of the Jewish High Holidays<\/h3>\n
Celebrating Rosh Hashana<\/h2>\n
Traditional Foods and Practices<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Q: What is Rosh Hashana?<\/h3>\n
Q: What are the Jewish High Holidays?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is Yom Kippur?<\/h3>\n
Q: What are some traditional foods eaten during Rosh Hashana?<\/h3>\n
Q: Why is it important to reflect on past mistakes during the Jewish High Holidays?<\/h3>\n