Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins Friday night: What’s a proper Rosh Hashanah greeting?

Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year, is this weekend and there are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating.

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Rosh Hashanah, which celebrates the Jewish New Year, is this weekend and there are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating.

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