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Guides to the Jewish festivals and how they shape a visit to Israel: what each one is about, and what’s open when.

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A shofar raised over Jerusalem's Old City and the Western Wall at sunset, illustrating Rosh Hashanah.

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Rosh Hashanah in Israel: what to expect as a visitor

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year: two quiet days of apples and honey, the shofar and family. Here's what it's about, and what it means if your trip to Israel bumps into it.

Sep 2026 · 3 minute read

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