Jewish New Year

/ˌdʒuɪʃ nu jɪər/
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Definitions of Jewish New Year
  1. noun
    (Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar
    synonyms: Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashona, Rosh Hashonah
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    type of:
    feast day, fete day
    a day designated for feasting
    High Holiday, High Holy Day
    Jewish holy days observed with particular solemnity
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