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IN PHOTOS: Jewish community marks Rosh Hashanah with prayers and reflection in Mumbai

Updated On: 24 September, 2025 09:22 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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)

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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed in early fall on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. PIC/ PTI
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed in early fall on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. PIC/ PTI
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Though not the first chronologically, Tishrei marks the spiritual beginning of the year, blending celebration with deep introspection, according to reports

Though not the first chronologically, Tishrei marks the spiritual beginning of the year, blending celebration with deep introspection, according to reports

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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

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

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These 10 days are a sacred window for self-examination, repentance, and prayer

These 10 days are a sacred window for self-examination, repentance, and prayer

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Preparation begins during the month of Elul, when the shofar, a ram’s horn, is blown each morning as a spiritual wake-up call

Preparation begins during the month of Elul, when the shofar, a ram’s horn, is blown each morning as a spiritual wake-up call

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Apples dipped in honey are the most iconic foods of Rosh Hashanah, symbolising the hope for a sweet and positive new year

Apples dipped in honey are the most iconic foods of Rosh Hashanah, symbolising the hope for a sweet and positive new year

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