It falls on the first two days of the Jewish [Civil] New Year. It usually falls in September or October.
Rosh Hashanah fell on September 30th, 1943.
Rosh Hashana is the only Jewish holiday that is two days long both in and out of Israel. See the question "why does rosh hashanah last for two days"
The tenth day after Rosh Hashanah is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
No. Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first day of the Hebrew month of "TEESH-ray", which is usually in the fall .
Rosh Hashanah is entirely unrelated to anything to do particularly with Isaac. It commemorates the first day of the world's existence. The Akeidah, or the binding of Isaac is read on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah because of its connection with the founding of the Jewish identity.
No. Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the "10 Days of Awe". It's a period of reflection.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year which leads into the Days of Awe to be followed by Yom Kippur which is the Day of Atonement.
The Jewish New Year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 2a), which is the day on which God judges the world for the coming year (ibid., 16a).
Rosh Hashanah was on October 3rd in 1959.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Ther is no special name for the week before Rosh Hashanah. - Rosh Hashanah is preceded by the month of Elul, during which Jews are called to begin the process of self examination and repentance. - The day before Rosh Hashanah is called Erev Rosh Hashanahin Hebrew, and is on the 29th day of Elul. - Rosh Hashanah itself, which is a day of rest. - The following 10 days are called Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) and they end with the holiday Yom Kippur. RelatedLinks:http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/holydays/awe.shtml (BBC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosh_Hashahanna
No. The Sabbath is a weekly holiday that occurs from Friday at sunset until Saturday at sunset. Rosh Hashanah is a major holiday or festival, and occurs on the 1st day of the 7th month of the Jewish (lunar) calendar. If the 1st day of the 7th month is a Saturday, then Rosh Hashanah is also on the Sabbath.