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Rosh Hashanah 2026: Dates, Times, Customs, and Shofar Blowing Explained
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By מערכת וואלה חדשות
First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago
What happened
Rosh Hashanah in 2026 begins Friday, September 11th, and ends Sunday, September 13th. The shofar will be blown on the second day, September 13th, as the first day falls on Shabbat. The article details holiday customs, transportation schedules, and prayer blessings.
- 01Rosh Hashanah 2026 runs from Friday, Sept 11 to Sunday, Sept 13.
- 02Shofar will be blown on Sunday, Sept 13, not on Shabbat.
- 03Holiday customs include symbolic foods like apple and honey.
- 04Public transport operates on a reduced schedule during the holiday.
- 05Schools are closed from Sept 11 to Sept 13.
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