Simanim Blessings

Edible Blessings: Symbolic Foods for Rosh Hashanah

There is a delightful Jewish tradition on Rosh HaShanah to eat various foods, each representing something we request from God for the coming year. The blessings themselves are plays on words. Many are puns. Some are about the food item itself. Some are found in the Talmud; others are of more modern vintage. The foods should all be readily available at the grocery store. In addition, feel free to create your own “edible blessings” and bring them to your Rosh HaShanah table.