Rosh Hashanah A Time Of Introspection For Jews

31. For the faithful Jews throughout Long Island, the holy day Rosh Hashanah or Jewish New Year that begins today at sunset is traditionally a period of introspection that contrasts with the secular New Year Eve celebrations held on December. And this year there is plenty to consider how the nation is convulsed by its worst economic crisis in decades, said Charles A rabbi. Klein said that will tell his flock the crisis raises fundamental questions about who we are as a society and what values we are cultivating. Klein of Merrick Jewish Centre.