Members of the Jewish community gathered at the Shaare Rason Synagogue in Mumbai on Tuesday to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, offering prayers and reflecting on the year past as part of the sacred observance. (PICS/ PTI)
Updated On: 2025-09-24 09:22 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Though not the first chronologically, Tishrei marks the spiritual beginning of the year, blending celebration with deep introspection, according to reports
The holiday launches the Ten Days of Repentance (Aseret Yemei Teshuvah), or the Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim), culminating in Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement
These 10 days are a sacred window for self-examination, repentance, and prayer
Preparation begins during the month of Elul, when the shofar, a ram’s horn, is blown each morning as a spiritual wake-up call
Apples dipped in honey are the most iconic foods of Rosh Hashanah, symbolising the hope for a sweet and positive new year
