Yes, that is correct. Rosh Hashanah 2023 begins at sunset on Friday, September 15, and ends at sundown on Sunday, September 17.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and it is a time for reflection, renewal, and celebration. It is also the first of the High Holidays, a ten-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with a variety of traditions, including:
- Attending synagogue services: Many Jews attend synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah, where they hear special prayers and readings about the new year.
- Blowing the shofar: The shofar is a ram's horn that is blown at various times throughout the Rosh Hashanah services. The sound of the shofar is meant to awaken people to repentance and to remind them of the importance of the new year.
- Eating symbolic foods: Many Jews eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah, such as apples dipped in honey, pomegranates, and sweet challah bread. These foods are meant to symbolize a sweet new year.
- Spending time with family and friends: Rosh Hashanah is a time for family and friends to gather together to celebrate the new year. Many people enjoy festive meals and special activities during the holiday.
If you are celebrating Rosh Hashanah this year, I wish you a happy and healthy new year!