Rosh Hashanah

A guide to the Jewish New Year and its holiday table, with symbolic foods, explanations of the observances, and shopping suggestions for Saida.

For a sweet new year

Build a holiday shopping list with apples and honey, pomegranates and dates, round challah, and simanim vegetables. Links open category searches in Saida.

The Sephardic table

Simanim are symbolic foods accompanied by wishes and prayers. The selection, order, and recipes vary among families and communities.

Two festival days

Rosh Hashanah is observed on 1–2 Tishrei with festive meals and prayer. The shofar is heard during the daytime, except on Shabbat.

Teshuvah and making amends

Rosh Hashanah opens the Ten Days of Repentance leading to Yom Kippur, a time for reflection, restitution, and seeking forgiveness.