From Jewish friends in Eretz Israel. -

Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year also known as the Feast of Trumpets, begins in the evening of Wednesday, September 24 and ends in the evening of Friday, September 26. The first of the Biblical autumn festivals, Rosh Hashanah celebrates the birth of the world and humanity. Symbolic foods such as apples and honey are central to the holiday, symbolizing the sweetness, health, success and good deeds which we hope the coming year will bring. In the midst of the troubled Middle East, we will pause in Israel to thank G-d for His sovereign goodness to us and to others throughout the exiting year. May His blessing be showered upon all of you who love Israel.