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Article: ROSH HASHANA TO KICK OFF JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS.(News)

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September 6, 2002
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Byline: Holly Andres Staff Writer

Rosh Hashana - marking the year 5763 of the Jewish calendar - will begin at sundown today, beginning the 10-day high holiday period when Jews repent and resolve to do better in the future.

``Rosh Hashana means literally 'head of the year' in Hebrew. The new year is unlike the secular new year. It's serious yet also joyous,'' said Rabbi Paul Kipnes from Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas. ``It's a personal and spiritual renewal linked with an ancient form of prayer and personal reflection.''

Rosh Hashana will be observed at evening and morning services in synagogues. Orthodox and Conservative congregations ...

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