Jews In New York City Observe Rosh Hashanah 5694/1933

Jewish people in New York City observe Rosh Hashanah and mark the beginning of the year 5694. Views of a Jewish neighborhood. Cars parked in the streets. Vegetable vendors sell vegetables under the shade of umbrellas. View of the setting sun. Rabbis in a temple present the Torah and blow the Shofar. Jews practice Tashlich at the East River, reciting prayers and throwing pebbles or bread into the flowing water to symbolize the casting off of sins.

Location: New York City. Date: September 21, 1933.