10 Traditional Rosh Hashanah Recipes to Celebrate Jewish New Year
This time of year Jewish people around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah, or the "head the year" AKA the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah, which means the day of shouting or blasting. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish High Holy days. These days always start in the autumn months and it's a very special time of year for Jewish people.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2023?
In 2023, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, September 15, 2023, and concludes at sundown on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Families celebrate by lighting candles at home and eating a traditional Rosh Hashanah meal, which usually includes apples and honey. Sweet foods are eaten throughout the meal to welcome the sweetness of the year ahead.
A typically happy custom people look forward to during this time is sounding the Shafor, that's made from a cleaned ram's horn and makes a very loud horn sound. 10 days later is the most high holy day in Judaism: Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement.
When is Yom Kippur 2023?
Yom Kippur 2023 will begin in the evening of Sunday, September 24, 2023, and ends in the evening of Monday, September 25, 2023.
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What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is the most high holy day of the year for the Jewish people around the world. There is a traditional "feast" for dinner the night before the holiday begins. Then there is a fast for 25 hours. It's a day to reflect on the past year. To do better each year after the last. Many Jewish people go to synagogue for holiday services. At the end of the fast, there's a delicious feast waiting so I'm sharing with you some of the most traditional Jewish recipes that are served on Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur.
These 10 Jewish recipes are so delicious though, they can even be enjoyed throughout the year for any occasion and you certainly don't have to be Jewish to appreciate their incredible flavors. There's everything from Kugel Pudding and Honey Cake, to Onion Soup Brisket, Challah and Tsimmes, made from carrots. Enjoy them all!
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Staci Valentine
In Yiddish, the word tzimmes means “a big fuss,” probably because of all the work required to make the old-style dish. This version couldn’t be easier.
Get the recipe: Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes
David Loftus
This roast chicken recipe is perfect for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) celebrations, which kick off on Sunday evening.
Get the recipe: Rosh Hashanah-Ready Roast Chicken
Andrew Zimmern
Noodle Kugel pairs so well with the Rosh Hashanah meal because the sweetness is symbolic of a wish for a sweet New Year.
Get the recipe: Andrew Zimmern's Noodle Kugel
Pam's Daily Dish
This honey cake is a traditional dessert recipe for the Jewish New Year. Bringing sweetness to the New Year ahead.
Get the recipe: Honey Cake
Pam's Daily Dish
This simple recipe has one secret ingredient that makes the dish extra tasty.
Get the recipe: Family Favorite Green Bean Casserole
Pam's Daily Dish
This is my mom Ruthie's noodle pudding. So simple, yet so delectable.
Get the recipe: Ruthie's Noodle Pudding
Pam's Daily Dish
This brisket recipe has been a family favorite for years. Everyone loves it and it's the most simple recipe.
Get the recipe: Melt In Your Mouth Onion Soup Brisket
Family Friends Food
A traditional dish made with carrots that's great as a side dish or dessert.
Get the recipe: Tsimmes
Family Friends Food
Homemade Challah Bread in one hour!
Get the recipe: Bake A Challah Bread In One Hour
Pam's Daily Dish
A great side dishor desssert, this pie is totally delectable.
Get the recipe: Not Too Sweet Sweet Potato Pie
