Foods For The New Year

It's the start of Rosh hasanah, the start of the Jewish new year. Like other holidays, it has a rich culinary tradition that goes back millenniums. Most relate to the new harvest since it;s , in essence, a harvest festival. Fresh fruit is featured heavily in the various rituals.



For a sweet new year , the Jews eat something sweet. This usually means egg rich challah bread and freshly harvested apples dipped in honey. The last is a bi g favorite with children and is served quite often during these times. dates are also popular, probably due to the fact that they are grown in Israel. Another Middle Easter fruit, the pomegranate is also used. This has been cultivated in the area since the Old Testament.



Fish also plays an important part in Rosh Hashanah meals. Usually the head is only eaten to Black eyed peas, and gourds along with spinach round out the plate.. Honey cake is eaten as desseert, again to symbolize hopes for a sweet year.



Rosh Hasanah isa time for renweal and contemplations. it;s also a time to celebrate a new year.with good foods and culinary traditions.