The Jewish new year marks the start of the high holidays
Jewish communities across Greater Manchester will be celebrating the high holidays over the coming weeks, starting with Rosh Hashanah this weekend. The Jewish new year will begin on the evening of Friday, September 15.
"What is obvious is that we are fortunate to live in a city who deeply cares for their Jewish community. As the representative body, we would like to place on record our gratitude to all the wonderful charities from our whole diverse community who have undertaken invaluable work. According to the Hebrew calendar, which is based on both the moon and the sun, each new day starts at sundown and this new year will be number 5784. The Rosh Hashanah celebration, which lasts two days, starts at sundown on Friday, September 15, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 17.
Apples are dipped in honey to mark a sweet and fruitful new year and pomegranates, honey cake and round challah bread are also consumed. The first day of Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of ten holy days known as the high holidays - or the high holy days - which is a time of repentance for Jews.
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