Jewish Holidays 2024 Chabad. Rosh hashanah (literally, “head of the year”) is the jewish new year, a time of prayer,. Observances, study, faqs, videos, and music for all minor and major jewish holidays, festivals and fast days.

It begins at sundown on the eve of tishrei 1 (oct. Rosh hashanah is the birthday of the universe, the day g‑d created adam and eve, and it’s celebrated as the jewish new year.