Now is the time of apples and honey, the traditional fare eaten to celebrate the Jewish New Year. As is the case in other cultures, many of the foods served during Rosh Hashanah are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. And, even better, is the fact that many typical Rosh Hashanah foods make healthy snacks too. Here are some of the traditional foods served during Rosh Hashanah you can munch on to welcome a healthy, happy new year!
- Pairing apples with honey symbolizes the start of a sweet new year.
- Pomegranate seeds are believed to represent the many good deeds we'll do in the upcoming year.
- Fall vegetables like pumpkins, beets, and squash represent signs of fertility and prosperity because they are in abundance.
- Stuffed vegetables and birds are symbols of a year filled with blessings.
- Dates are commonly eaten to ward off bad people and events in the New Year.
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Challah is a rich, dense Jewish bread, similar to brioche. It's often served during the weekend for Sabbath meals and is famous for its plaited appearance. During high holidays like Rosh Hashanah, the braided challah may be rolled into a circular shape to signify the cycle of a year. 
>Making homemade challah is no easy feat — particularly the first time around, it may be a nerve-racking, less-than-pretty experience, but as long as the dough rises and it reaches the ideal temperature in the oven, you should end up with challah that has a crunchy, bright golden crust and soft, moist center. 
Even though making challah dough is a several-hour-long process, it is incredibly rewarding to transform flour and yeast into fluffy balls of dough. 
With practice, rolling and braiding the dough into intricate plaits will become easier. While you can top the bread with poppy seeds or sesame seeds, this recipe just contains a simple egg wash that bakes into a shiny exterior.
The recipe makes two loaves, but one is plenty for a table of five people. Feel free to half the recipe or freeze a loaf for another day. 
Create colorful apple prints that turn into something really special for your Rosh Hashanah celebration. After stamping away with your lil one, have the finished prints laminated to create special place mats for your family's feast! Along with ushering in the New Year, this craft celebrates the Autumnal Equinox with the naturally beautiful shapes, patterns, and colors found within a cut apple. Gather a few apples, and get ready for tons of print fun!
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Some people can eat honey by the spoonful while others are put off by its unique sweet taste, but regardless of how you feel about honey, there's no denying the fact that it has been an important ingredient throughout history. Since ancient times, honey has been a cherished ingredient; during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's used to symbolize a sweet new year. It's also been praised throughout history for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, along with other 
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