Judaica Knowledge Base

Tashlich is a symbolic Rosh Hashanah ceremony traditionally performed near a natural body of water. During Tashlich, individuals reflect on their actions and symbolically cast away mistakes as part o … read more

Simanim are symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah to express hopes and blessings for the new year. The word “simanim” means “signs” or “symbols,” and each food is … read more

Apples dipped in honey are among the most familiar foods associated with Rosh Hashanah. This simple custom expresses one of the central hopes of the Jewish New Year: that the year ahead should be swe … read more

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. It begins the High Holiday season, a period focused on reflection, prayer, renewal, and spiritual … read more