10/09/2026
Rosh Hashanah 2026
Start of the Hebrew Year of 5787
Celebrations commences on the evening of Friday, 11th of September 2026.
The Festival concludes on the Evening of Sunday , 13th of September 2026.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and literally converted from the hebrew, it means “head of the year,” as Rosh means head and Hashanah means the year. It is the birthday of Adam & Eve plus the creation of this sphere, reflecting a New Season, emphasising on introspection & joy the changes bring. Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a pinnacle & most auspicious phase of the year out of all the rest of the celebratory occasions in the year.
This festival is celebrated with the blasting of the Shofar, festive meals, reciting blessings over fresh fruits foods such as apples, dates and pomegranate,followed by tashlich inthe afternoon once all prayer services have concluded in synagogues.
It also commemorates the creation of the planet and symbolises a juncture for renewal & a fresh start. These ideas are reflected in the special additions to the synagogue prayers, the ritual of Tashlich & the introduction of new season's fruits as part of the festive meals.