Introductions to Rosh HaShanah – the “Head” of the Year

(1) Rosh HaShanah is the first day of the month of Tishrei in the Hebrew Calendar. It is the anniversary of G-d’s creation of Adam and Hava (Eve) on the sixth day of Creation. Every year on this day, G-d judges all people and all nations for the coming year. This makes it a very significant day for Noahides and all other Gentiles. This year, Rosh HaShanah starts at sundown on Monday, September 22, 20’25. Here is an audio lesson by the Director of Ask Noah International, that concludes with the sounding of a shofar (ram’s horn):

(2) Rosh HaShanah marks the start of another year from sixth day of Creation. We might expect that it would instead be called by the Hebrew name HaShanah Chadashah, which would be translated as “the New Year”. Instead, its name means “Head of the Year”. What the meaning of this, and what is the lesson for us? Rabbi Nachman Simon explains in this audio lesson: