| Festivity and finery. Anticipation and apprehension. Expectation and trepidation. One nation, millions of members, thousands of communities—a shared experience. Festive meals. Apples and honey. Round challah bread. Fish heads. Pomegranate seeds. Synagogues packed with worshipers. Heartfelt prayers to G‑d, King of the Universe. What will be decreed for the coming year? Clearing the slate—acknowledging and regretting past misdeeds, resolving to fulfill His will in the future—laying the groundwork for a good year. Symbolic tossing of sins to the fish. Blowing the ram's horn shofar—the piercing, urgent cry beseeching our souls to reflect, repent, resolve. Family togetherness and traditional melodies. Community and unity. Celebration. This year, allow yourself the full Rosh Hashanah experience—the joy, ritual and awe. Join millions of your Jewish brethren across the globe, as we pray for a year of peace and tranquility, healing and success, blessing and prosperity for ourselves, our families, our communities and our nation. Shana Tovah. Miriam Szokovski,
on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team P.S. Please use our High Holiday services directory to find an inviting Rosh Hashanah service near you. | 
