I

can’
t help but wonder
why Hallmark and the
retail world at large
haven’
t co-opted the Jewish
New Year. True, while there
may “only” be some 5
million to 7 million Jews in
the U.S. (depending on who’
s
counting), Rosh Hashanah
is a particularly important
holiday on the Jewish
calendar.
Many Jews spend Rosh
Hashanah at synagogue
immersed in prayer, self-
reflection, repentance,
kicking off 10 days of “awe.”
But it’
s a family holiday, too,
usually celebrated at home
with a big family dinner.
So why aren’
t there any
light-up shofars or tasteful
Happy New Year banners to
be found leading up to the
big day?
Of course, depending on
where you live, you may
come across a dusty box of
matzah on the shelf of your
local grocery store in a well-
intentioned, if misguided,
attempt to acknowledge Rosh
Hashanah (along with every
other Jewish holiday).
But fear not. In lieu
of tacky, ready-made

accoutrements, you can
design your own Instagram-
worthy Rosh Hashanah
celebration. Keeping in mind
that the goal is to create joy
and lasting memories, I have
tried and tested a few ideas
to make your Rosh Hashanah
celebration personal and
memorable.

CONDUCT AN APPLES AND
HONEY TASTE TEST
Not all apples — nor honey
— are created equal. So,
here’
s a fun way to see which
varieties your family really
prefers. Procure as many
types of honey as you can
(but remember, this is not
a reality cooking show, so
don’
t go crazy). Put out a
variety of sliced apples to dip
and create your own voting
method, too. For a bit of
extra flair, add a blindfold.
The honey with the most
votes will receive the honor
of the blessing for a sweet
new year.

CREATE A ROSH HASHANAH
CRAFT MUSEUM
Remember all those New
Year’
s crafts your kids
brought home over the years

Celebrations!
Celebrations!

5 ideas for the best Rosh
Hashanah ever.

BEATA ABRAHAM JTA VIA KVELLER

Rosh Hashanah

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