L’shanah tova! It’s almost Rosh Hashanah and we hope everyone has a sweet new year. In preparation for this holiday, and to ensure this new year is sweeter than the last, we must prepare the key foods of Rosh Hashanah. Perhaps the most delicious being the honey apple cake. Eating honey was first referenced in the book of Nehemiah and eating red apples was first dated back to Rosh Hashanah in 1208. That’s a lot of honey and apples over the years! This traditional recipe provided by our chefs at the Lester assisted living community in Morris County combines both of these classic foods in the tastiest way.
Ingredients for Honey Apple Cake:
At our senior living community in New Jersey, we truly understand how eating nutritious meals play a big role in being an active senior citizen. We also understand that the way our food tastes to our senior residents is just as important! Our culinary trained chefs at Lester Senior Living are proud to create delicious and nutrient-rich meals that cater to every dietary preference, from kosher to even low-calorie options. For more information about nutritious meals for seniors in Morris County, NJ, please contact our team at Lester Senior Living today. You could also visit our website to learn more about what it’s like to live in a JCHC senior community: https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/honey-apple-cake-for-rosh-hashanah/
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Rosh Hashanah translates to “Head of the Year” and is one of the most joyous celebrations for our people! It is also a time for reflection, where we think about the past year and how we’d like to make more positive changes in the upcoming year. While for many, Rosh Hashanah conjures up hours spent at synagogue, the best part about this holiday is celebrating with family and friends. If you’re looking for ideas, our Lester assisted living staff in Morris County have compiled great ways to enjoy Rosh Hashanah!
#1. Wish your neighbor a happy new year! Perhaps, the easiest way to spread Rosh Hashanah cheer and make a positive change is to wish your neighbor a happy new year! You never know, after wishing someone “L’shana tova!” you might strike up a conversation that leads to a new friendship. There are many different ways to greet someone during Rosh Hashanah. You could stick with a simple “Happy New Year!” like we do on December 31st. Or if you want to practice your Hebrew more, you can give one of the phrases below a chance to shine.
Like Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah is more of a synagogue holiday. What makes this synagogue service different from others is the playing of the Shofar. This is one of the oldest known wind instruments, played only during Rosh Hashanah. Symbolically, the blowing out of air through the Shofar symbolizes how we must turn inward to fix ourselves so we can then burst out and contribute to the world. One hundred notes are played on this big horn to create a special rhythm that is symbolic to the holiday. The distinct sound of this instrument signals the start of the ten ‘Days of Awe,’ leading up to Yom Kippur. #3. Eat traditional Rosh Hashanah foods! Food is an important part of any holiday, but this is especially true for Rosh Hashanah. We celebrate the positivity of the upcoming year with staple foods that are usually sweet. Some examples are apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year, as well as, challah bread, tzimmes, kugel, fish and sweet potatoes. Here is the detailed significance behind some of these foods:
If you’d like to know more about senior care in the Jewish tradition, or about how we are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, please call the team at Lester Senior Living today. At our senior community in Morris County, we read the Torah, hold synagogue services and eat Shabbat together. Although our traditions are deeply rooted in Judaism, all of our communities’ welcome seniors of all faiths and backgrounds. To learn more about Jewish holidays at our assisted living community in Morris County, NJ, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/traditional-ways-to-celebrate-rosh-hashanah/ |
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