Rosh Hashanah

Meanings

Proper Noun

  • The Jewish holiday marking the start of the liturgical year, taking place on the first two days of Tishrei, 163 days after the first day of Passover.

Noun

  • A specific occurrence of this holiday.

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Origin

  • From Yiddish ראָש־השנה, from Hebrew רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה.

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