Because of a scripture (Exodus 12:16) that is interpreted as specifically allowing work involving food.
One does not fast on Rosh Hashana. However, one does fast on Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah was on October 3rd in 1959.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Fasting is prohibited during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b).
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah fell on September 30th, 1943.
In 2014, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sundown on September 24.In 2015, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sundown on September 13.
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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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.