It is first mentioned in the Torah (Leviticus ch.23), and elaborated upon in the Talmud (tractate Rosh Hashanah).
In 2014, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sundown on September 24.In 2015, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sundown on September 13.
Rosh Hashanah was on October 3rd in 1959.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah fell on September 30th, 1943.
The holy days of Rosh Hashanah were on September 14-15 this year (2015). Rosh Hashanah began at sunset on September 13. During Rosh Hashanah, "L'shanah tovah" is the customary greeting.See also:More about Rosh Hashanah
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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
Some libraries are closed on Rosh Hashanah and some are not. It depends on which library you are referring to.
Rosh Hashanah is on Rosh Chodesh. What you mean to ask is, What are the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These are the Aseret Yemai Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repentance.
In the United States, most schools are not closed on Rosh Hashanah. In countries such as Israel they might be closed. Rosh Hashanah is an important Jewish celebration and the population of Israel is largely Jewish.
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"