Rosh Hashanah: Shofar Blasts and Sweet Starts

The horn that wakes you up

Rosh Hashanah opens the Jewish year with the shofar, a ram's horn calling people to pause, check their heart, and start the Ten Days of Repentance that lead to Yom Kippur.

Apples, honey and hope

Apples dipped in honey say out loud: may the year be as sweet as this bite. Families add round challah or pomegranate seeds to talk about abundance and a fresh cycle.

No fireworks, just reflection

It's a serious but warm celebration: community prayers, “shaná tová!” greetings, and a reminder that starting over also means asking forgiveness and making things right.