You might have a few people that would lead a few types of prayers but most prayers involve the congregation in which all members present and able will participate. If you're asking who leads the service, it is often the rabbi with the help of a cantor and sometimes choir. At home, it is the father and/or mother.

Rosh Hashanah is the first two days of the month of Tishrei, and is the Jewish New Year. Our traditions state that at that time the world is judged for the coming year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a); and we read the Torah and say prayers which ask for a good year and which declare God's kingship over the world. The shofar (ram's horn) is blown (Leviticus 23:24; Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 33b-34a), symbolically heralding God's kingship, and calling to mind the covenant of Isaac (see Genesis ch.22). Festive meals are held in the home, and traditional foods (such as the well-known apple dipped in honey) are eaten to symbolize a sweet year.

In Judaism, Rosh hashana is comemorated as the anniversary of the Creation.

In the earliest times the Hebrew year began in autumn with the opening of the economic year. There followed in regular succession the seasons of seed-sowing, growth and ripening of the corn (here meaning any grain) under the influence of the former and the latter rains, harvest and in gathering of the fruits. In harmony with this was the order of the great agricultural festivals, according to the oldest legislation, namely, the feast of unleavened bread at the beginning of the barley harvest, in the month of Aviv; the feast of harvest, seven weeks later; and the feast of in gathering at the going out or turn of the year. "Aviv" literally means "Spring".

It is likely that the new year was celebrated from ancient times in some special way. The earliest reference to such a custom is, probably, in the account of the vision of Ezekiel (Ezek 40:1). This took place at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month (Tishri). On the same day the beginning of the year of jubilee was to be proclaimed by the blowing of trumpets (Lev 25:9). According to the Septuagint rendering of Ezek 44:20, special sacrifices were to be offered on the first day of the seventh month as well as on the first day of the first month. This first day of the seventh month was appointed by the Law to be "a day of blowing of trumpets". There was to be a holy convocation; no servile work was to be done; and special sacrifices were to be offered (Lev 23:23-25; Num 29:1-6). This day was not expressly called New-Year's Day, but it was evidently so regarded by the Jews at a very early period.

Rosh Hashanah 2008 begins on sunset of Monday evening, September 29. Orthodox Jews celebrate 2 days of Rosh Hashanah, Reform Jews celebrate 1.

One does not fast on Rosh Hashana. However, one does fast on Yom Kippur.

It celebrates the Jewish new year -- the day that God created Man in his own image (according to tradition, 5778 years ago).

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Rosh Hashanah is the first two days of the month of Tishrei, and is the Jewish New Year. Our traditions state that at that time the world is judged for the coming year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a). The shofar (ram's horn) is blown (Leviticus 23:24; Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 33b-34a), symbolically heralding God's kingship, and festive meals are held in the home.

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 tallit is a shawl traditionally made of wool (though other materials can be used, a mixture of wool and linen - prohibited in the Torah - is never used) with tasseled fringes known as tzitzit (traditionally, there are 613 tassels - a reminder of the 613 Mitzvot or commandments found in the Torah). It is worn by male Jews during the Shacharit morning prayers and Shabbat (Sabbath) and religious holiday prayers.

In modern times, some women have also adopted the wearing of the tallit, especially those who are members of Liberal or Progressive synagogues or feminist Jewish organisations.

Carrots symbolize our hope to increase our good deeds in the coming year.

Some libraries are closed on Rosh Hashanah and some are not. It depends on which library you are referring to.

In the Torah the first day of the seventh month is called "rest day of remembrance by blowing the horn", in Hebrew "Zichron Teru'ah"(Leviticus 23:24). Religious tradition uses different names for each of the holidays. Rosh Hashanah can also be called "Yom Hazikaron" or "Yom Teru'ah."

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The name "Yom hazikaron," day of remembrance, also alludes to the tradition that on Rosh Hashanah God remembers (takes to mind) His creations and judges them for the coming year (see Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a).

September 24 and 25 (Saturday and Sunday). [RH eve was Friday, September 23.]

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Jews view it as a reflection day where people evaluate their own actions from the previous year.

It is mentioned in the Torah, and tradition holds that it has been observed for about 3300 years.

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Rosh Hashanah is the first two days of the month of Tishrei, and is the Jewish New Year. Our traditions state that at that time the world is judged for the coming year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a). The shofar (ram's horn) is blown (Leviticus 23:24; Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 33b-34a), symbolically heralding God's kingship, and festive meals are held in the home.

The most appropriate greeting would be: "Shana Tovah" (literally meaning "a good year"), which is the equivalent to: "Happy new year".

Just wishing a Jewish friend "Happy New Year" in English (or your native language) is more than appropriate and would be appreciated.

Christians in Israel celebrate Christmas on December 25, just as Christians

everywhere else in the world do. Although Jews don't celebrate Christmas,

Israeli police and military are posted at Christian holy sites, to protect the

security of the Christian pilgrims and avoid disruption of their worship.

Rosh Pinna was created in 1882.

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Of course children participate in the celebration of Rosh Hashanah! Rosh Hashanah is a celebratory holiday and like most other Jewish holidays, incorporates family gatherings. Children also attend synagogue, often in special child programs and running in and out of the prayer sanctuary.

Plus, who doesn't like eating apples dipped in honey?