Rosh Hashanah

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Etymology

From Hebrew רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה (rosh-hashaná, literally head of the year).

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Proper noun

Rosh Hashanah

  1. 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.

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Noun

Rosh Hashanah (plural Rosh Hashanahs)

  1. A specific occurrence of this holiday.
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