Rosh Hashanah marks a period of renewal amid rising antisemitism

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins this Friday at sunset and continues until Sunday nightfall, followed by Yom Kippur on September 21. The holiday serves as a period for renewal and commitment to religious tradition.

In the current climate, practicing Jewish faith in secular Western environments presents significant challenges due to rising levels of antisemitism. In Australia, the Jewish community has experienced increased antagonism following the events of October 7 and the Bondi attack, leading some to conceal their religious identity to avoid hostility.