[caya]

Sarah, the Jewish calendar is lunar based, following the cycles of each new moon.Some years are longer/shorter than others, that is why Jewish holidays never fall on the same day in the regular (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) calendar.
The Jewish New Year actually falls on the 1st day of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar - it is written somewhere in the scriptures to observe Rosh Hashanah (which literally means the Head of the Year) on this day.

It usually occurs in Sept. or early October, a time of harvest, back to school, etc. - I love this holiday - traditionally festive food include apples and honey - apples to represent the fall harvest, and honey for sweetness in the coming New Year. Lots of other food, good wine, family dinners, etc. Rosh Hashana marks the beginning of the 10 days of reflection, before Yom Kippur - our annual fasting day, when Jews ask G-d for forgivness, repent for our sins, and ask to be inscribed in the Book of Life for another year.

I will ask for all my Her2 sister/brothers to be inscribed in the Book of Life for the coming year next week.

Hope this gives you a little insight.

all the best
caya