Jerusalem: Holy City for Three Faiths
Rosh Hashanah Seder: Do You Know the Traditional Rosh Hashanah Foods?
Jewish holidays are filled with copious amounts of delicious foods, but besides for the glorious apples and honey, little know about the feast involved in a Rosh Hashanah Seder. Hours shorter than your average Passover Seder, this tradition is only a starter to your meal. Mainly practiced among the Sephardi community, but growing in popularity among other communities […]
Why Do We Dip Apples in Honey on Rosh Hashanah?
Honey is one of the central foods enjoyed by the Jewish people during Rosh Hashanah. Popularly incorporated into cakes, cookies, meat glazes, challah, and other foods, honey is also enjoyed on its own with apples throughout the High Holidays. Honey has become an iconic symbol of Rosh Hashanah, just like pomegranates and shofars. But why […]
Friday Night Shabbat Traditions, Explained
There are many rituals that help us bring in Shabbat on a Friday night: lighting candles, singing during Kabbalat Shabbat services, drinking wine and eating challah, and enjoying a festive meal with family and friends. Many of us are familiar with these traditions and incorporate them into our weekend. But where do these rituals come from? When did […]
