Rosh HaShanah
Rosh Chodesh
Literally, “head of the month.” Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of each Hebrew month when there is a new moon (when there is no moon visible in the sky).
High Holidays
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur
Yom HaDin
"Day of Judgement;" alternate name for Rosh HaShanah
Yom T'ruah
"Day of Shofar Blowing;" alternate name for Rosh HaShanah.
L’shanah tovah
Literally, “for a good year.” This is a customary greeting for Rosh HaShanah. Also, “shanah tovah.”
Tishrei
Seventh month on the Hebrew calendar; Rosh HaShanah falls on the first day of this month.
Akeidah
"Binding." The story in Genesis of the near-sacrifice of Isaac, Abraham’s son, which is read on Rosh HaShanah.
L’Shanah Tovah Tikateivu
"May you be inscribed [in the Book of Life] for a good year" is a greeting offered on Rosh HaShanah.
Yamim Noraim
"Days of Awe." An alternate name for the High Holidays, and the 10-day period beginning with Rosh HaShanah and concluding with Yom Kippur.