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Definition of Rosh hashanah

1. Noun. (Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar.

Definition of Rosh hashanah

1. Proper noun. 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. ¹

2. Noun. A specific occurrence of this holiday. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rosh Hashanah

Literary usage of Rosh hashanah

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Hebrew Anthology: A Collection of Poems and Dramas Inspired by the Old by George Alexander Kohut (1913)
"ROSH-HASHANAH. I STOOD, to-day, in a temple. Like one of the olden time; And I dreamt a dream recalling The scenes in an Orient clime; And I felt, ..."

2. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse by Joseph Friedlander, George Alexander Kohut (1917)
"Rosh-Hashanah I STOOD, to-day, in a temple, •* Like one of the olden time; And I dreamt a dream recalling The scenes in an Orient clime; And I felt, ..."

3. Selections for Homes and Schools by Marion L. Simons Misch (1911)
"For He hath made this glorious day! Be glad! Rejoice! Hallelujah! RABBI JAMES K. GUTHEIM IO2 rosh hashanah Into the tomb of ages past Another year hath now ..."

4. A Yearbook of Holidays & Observances: A Multicultural Perspective of by Iva A. Smith, Aurora Ramirez-Krodel (1998)
""The family gathers for a festive meal at home on the eve of rosh hashanah, but the main activity takes place in the synagogue...where the rabbi conducts ..."

5. The Path of Kabbalah by Michael Laitman, Rav Michael Laitman Phd (2005)
"During rosh hashanah (the Hebrew New Year) and the ten days that follow until ... So what actually is the meaning of the Hebrew New Year (rosh hashanah)^. ..."

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