Rosh Hashanah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: September 26-27 Rosh Hashanah (“Head of the Year”) is the birthday of the universe and the Jewish New Year. It is both a day of prayer and a day of joy when God is proclaimed King of the Universe. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar (the ram’s horn) on both days of the holiday and takes … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 26-October 2, 2022