Why does the Jewish year begin with Rosh Hashanah? At first glance, the question appears nonsensical. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish year – how else could it start? When we look at the Torah’s description of Rosh Hashanah, though, we realize that the answer isn’t so clear:
“A time that was not-time that never was…”
“A time that was not-time that never was…”
“A time that was not-time that never was…”
Why does the Jewish year begin with Rosh Hashanah? At first glance, the question appears nonsensical. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish year – how else could it start? When we look at the Torah’s description of Rosh Hashanah, though, we realize that the answer isn’t so clear: