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There are four Rosh Hashanahs ("Heads of the Year"): The first of Nissan is the New Year for kings and festivals. The 1st of Elul is the New Year for the tithing of cattle. The 1st of Tishrei is the New Year for years, the Shemittah and Jubilee cycles, planting and vegetables. The 1st of Shevat is the New Year for trees according to the House of Shammai; the House of Hillel says: the 15th
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