Jews gather Sept. 19-20 for the celebration of the Rosh Hashanah, and the beginning of a 10-day time of reflection and prayer.
Although always subdued, the so-called Jewish New Year has many festive elements, among them: Apples and honey.
One of the most popular Rosh Hashanah customs, Jews return home after services to eat apple slices dipped in honey. According to history.com, the Jewish tradition considers apples healthy. They are dipped in honey in hope that the coming year will be sweet and prosperous.
In fact, sweet treats are often a big part of the meal for the same reason.
Sure to be on the Rosh Hashanah table is the lovely braided bread, Challah, usually baked in a circle to symbolize the cyclical nature of life or the crown of the creator. On Rosh Hashanah, diners may find raisins baked into the bread for something sweet and special.
L'shana tovah! (For a good year.)
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
