Rosh Hashanah Seder

In Hebrew, the word “seder” means order. The Rosh Hashanah Seder is a special meal with specific traditions and symbols to celebrate the start of the Jewish New Year. We have curated a collection of symbolic foods and actions for you to discover and incorporate into your celebration.

Make your seder extra special this year with our Symbolic Appetizers Recipes.

Dip Challah in Honey

During other times of the year, we dip challah in salt. On Rosh Hashanah, we dip it in honey to bring in a sweet new year! To celebrate, we use a special round challah instead of the traditional braided loaf. Some suggest this shape represents the cycle of returning to the start of a new year. Others say it represents a crown.

Dip Apples in Honey

We dip apples in honey to make the new year sweet.

The Head of a Fish

This symbol reminds us to be the head and not the tail. Some families use a head of lettuce or a toy fish instead. Including this in your seder is a reminder to consider leadership at the start of a new year.

Pomegranate Seeds

On Rosh Hashanah, we eat pomegranate seeds for a wealth of goodness. Some say that pomegranates grow with their own tiny crowns, representing majesty and glory. Others suggest that each pomegranate contains 613 seeds, the same number of commandments in the Torah.