Shana Tova 2024. Rosh hashanah 5785 begins at sundown on the. Shana tovah u’metukah (have a good and sweet year) shana tovah u’metukah means “have a good and sweet year” in hebrew.
Rosh hashanah is the birthday of the universe, the day g‑d created adam and eve, and it’s celebrated as the jewish new year. Shana tova translates directly to good year and is the best and most succinct way to greet someone in hebrew on rosh hashanah.