Rosh Hashanah

Variant of Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana definition

Rosh· Ha·shana (rōs̸h′ hə s̸hô′nə, -s̸hä′-; Hebrōs̸h′ hä s̸hä nä′)

the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the 1st and 2d days of Tishri
also sp. Rosh Hashona or Rosh Hashanah

Etymology: Heb rosh-hashana, lit., head (or first) of the year

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