Not Just Apples and Honey (plus: Food Responses to Oct 7)

We all know that we have to “dip the apple in the honey” on Rosh Hashana. But there are so many more symbolic foods that Jews around the world eat on the holiday. What do all of these foods mean? Why is symbolism such a big part of this holiday? How legit are “new simanim” at the Rosh Hashana table? And most importantly, what do these traditions say about our people?

Following the main talk, I will also discuss Israelis’ responses to Oct 7, via food.