What is Rosh Hashanah and why is it celebrated?

Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year, serving as a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Celebrants honor the creation of the world through traditional rituals, including the blowing of the Shofar to awaken the soul. Families gather for festive meals featuring symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey to ensure a sweet year ahead. This sacred period emphasizes the relationship between humanity and the Divine, focusing on personal growth and divine judgment for the coming year.