9 Rosh Hashanah Myths and Misconceptions
By Menachem Posner, Chabad—- 1. Myth: Rosh Hashanah Is the “Jewish New Year” Hallmark cards, greetings from public officials, and even Chabad.org articles refer to Rosh Hashanah as the “Jewish New Year,” which can imply that this is somehow the Jewish equivalent of January 1. Fact: Rosh Hashanah Is the “Head of the Year” That’s…