Observed by Jews in Judaism Date 1st of Elul | Type Jewish | |
Official name Hebrew: ראש השנה לבהמה
English: New Year for Animals Significance Tithing domestic animals Observances Reflecting on domestic animals | ||
Rosh Hashanah LaBehema (Hebrew: ראש השנה לבהמה "New Year for Animals") is a minor Jewish holiday, occurring on the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul. During the time of the Temple this was the new year to determine the start date of animal tithes.
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