The Jewish New Year is an important holiday in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, which usually falls in September or October. The Jewish New Year is also known as Rosh Hashanah, which translates to "head of the year" in Hebrew. Other synonyms for Rosh Hashanah include Yom Teruah, which means "day of blowing the shofar", and Yom HaZikaron, which means "day of remembrance". It is a time of reflection, renewal, and repentance for people of the Jewish faith across the globe. The holiday is marked with festive meals, prayer services, and the blowing of the shofar.