Significance:
Jews believe Rosh Hashanah is the anniversary of Adam and Eve's creation.So they celebrate the realization of mankind's role within the Creation as their New Years Day. The common greeting on Rosh Hashanah is "Shanah Tovah" (Good year!).
Type:
Jewish holidays
Celebrations:
Praying in synagogue; reflecting on ones personality; hearing the schofar; eating symbolic foods