# Rosh Hashanah — Jewish New Year

> Jewish New Year (iPhone/iPad app by Valery Budiansky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosh-hashanah/id6796387634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Valery Budiansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796387636)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosh-hashanah/id6796387634/reviews.md

## What is Rosh Hashanah?

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in Judaism.The Hebrew name "Rosh Hashanah" literally translates to "head of the year," marking the beginning of the Jewish civil year.
Tradition holds that Rosh Hashanah is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve and, by extension, the world. It celebrates God's sovereignty and role as Creator. It's a time for God to "remember" all of His creations and for individuals to reflect on their past actions and remember their relationship with God.
Rosh Hashanah symbolizes a fresh start, an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and strive for a better, sweeter year ahead. Therefore, a custom of dipping apples in honey for a sweet new year.
The sounding of the shofar acts as a spiritual wake-up call, urging individuals to reflect, repent, and renew their commitment to their faith.
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with festive meals, special prayers in the synagogue, and time spent with family, strengthening communal and familial bonds.
This app helps users prepare for Rosh Hashanah. It features a countdown to the holiday, engaging Rosh Hashanah games, and a Hebrew spelling puzzle. 
Additionally, users can create and share personalized Rosh Hashanah cards with friends and loved ones.

Images are by Google Gemini and Freepik https://www.freepik.com/.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-28

Added marketing URL. Changed minimum iOS version to 15.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-26

No release notes.

## Related topics

[rosh](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rosh)

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