Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Extends Well Wishes on Rosh Hashanah A Time of Reflection and Renewal for Jewish Communities On September 15, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement acknowledging the celebration of Rosh Hashanah by Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. In his message, he emphasized the significance of Rosh […]
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year Introduction Rosh Hashanah, meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew, is a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. This two-day celebration marks the Jewish New Year and is the beginning of the ten-day period known as the “High Holidays,” which concludes with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During […]
Rosh Hashanah 2023 begins tonight: What’s a proper Rosh Hashanah greeting? As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tonight, it is important to understand the proper greetings and customs associated with this significant holiday. Rosh Hashanah marks not only the start of the Jewish calendar, but also a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. […]