Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It’s commemorated with prayers, food and gatherings.

Here are 11 facts to know about the Day of Atonement, one of the most important days in the Jewish calendar. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES. ... JACK GUEZ/AFP/Getty Images. 9.

Gov. Ned Lamont wished everyone a ‘happy’ Jewish day of atonement from the roof of the state capital Wednesday. The themes of Yom Kippur “are atonement and repentance,” according to ...