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One of the symbolic foods eaten at Rosh Hashanah is leeks. The word for leek is related to the word kareyt, meaning to cut. This symbol is linked to the prayer that those who wish to hurt us will instead be cut off.

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I have made a honey apple cake to combine the ideas of dipping apple in honey (mmmm) and a honey cake (which is supposedly normally very dry and remains untouched). Honey cake is a celebratory kosha cake which contains cloves and allspice and is dense and sweet. It represents hope for the good things to come!

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The practice involves walking to flowing water, and emptying pockets into the river, symbolically casting off sins. Pieces of bread are often put in the pocket to cast off. This practice is not mentioned in the Bible, but is a long-standing tradition.

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On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, some Orthodox men will honor the coming new year and immerse themselves in a 'mikveh' - a bath to purify themselves.

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It is a tradition to have new clothes to wear to the occasion which are normally white, as this symbolises purity.

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No work is permitted on Rosh Hashanah. Much of the day is spent in synagogue, where the regular daily litergy (pray) is expanded and a special prayerbook called the machzor is used.

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The hebrew word 'Addamah' translates as soil/earth. Rosh Hashanah highlights the centrality of soil in human life.

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There is a tradition of sending Rosh Hashanah cards to loved ones.  Children often draw on the cards and write personal messages inside

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This Jewish practice involves walking to flowing water (e.g. a river) and emptying your pockets into the water to symbolize casting off your sins.

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The mahzor is a special prayer book used on Rosh Hashanah. Mahzor means 'to return' and is applied to the festival as it occurs annually.

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Rosh Hashanah is a time to apologise and repent for any incidents during the past year that they might regret and to make promises for the coming year.

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Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that for the majority of the year is braided. However, during Ross Hashanah is it round to symbolise the cycle of the year.

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Sukkot commemorates the years that the Jews spent in the desert on their way to the Promised Land, and celebrates the way in which God protected them under difficult desert conditions.
Sukkot is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths.

You shall dwell in sukkot seven days...in order that future generations may know that I made the Israelite people live in sukkot when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, I the Lord your God.
Leviticus 23:42

Sukkot is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths.

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Beets are used in cooking and to decorate tables. They are used to express hope that our enemies will go away.

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Prior to Rosh Hashanah candles are lit. The flame of the candle can represent God's presence and during this Jewish holiday serve as reminders that the occasion is holy and distinct from day-to-day life

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Traditionally, during dinner, foods with a symbolic meaning are served. Fish is used as it signifies fruitfulness and abundance. It also relates to a Jewish prayer which states in the coming year
"we should be the head and not the tail"

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Although the new year brings celebration, people are encouraged to reflect on the previous year and ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoings.
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"Shana Tova" (meaning 'A good year' ) is the traditional way to wish someone a Happy New Year in Hebrew. "Shanah Tovah Umetukah" meaning 'A good and sweet year' is an alternative phrase used.

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A Shofar is a hollowed out rams horn that is blown during Synagogue services to symbolise a call to repentence

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Blowing the shofar or ram's horn, is a significant Rosh Hashanah ritual. It is used a call to repentance.

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A traditional prayer said over the two days of

New Year  intended to cast away sins to start the year fresh

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"Kiddush" over wine or grape juice. Kiddish is a blessing that demonstrates the sanctity of the festival.

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"Kiddush" over wine or grape juice. Kiddish is a blessing that demonstrates the sanctity of the festival.

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These are traditionally seen as a 'new fruit' for the new year. They are also full of seeds, as it is hoped that your new year will be!(seeds = good things)

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The day following the 10 days of repetance for sins is known as the 'Yom Kippur' - Day of Attonement. This is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar that is spent in prayer and fasting.

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"L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevu" usually shortened to "Shanah Tovah" is a traditionally used greeting on Rosh Hashanah meaning "good year".

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Apple in honey is a classic!
The round apple symbolises the year and dipping it in honey suggests the entire year will be sweet and successful.