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Rosh Hashanah 5787 in Berkeley
Rosh Hashanah 5787 in Berkeley, CA falls on September 12-13, 2026. Rosh Hashanah (literally 'Head of the Year') is the Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holy Days: the Ten Days of Repentance that culminate in Yom Kippur. It's a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. The shofar (ram's horn) is blown in synagogue, and symbolic foods like apples and honey represent the hope for a sweet new year. We're still building our Berkeley listings for Rosh Hashanah 5787.
Traditional Rosh Hashanah Foods
Find these classics at Berkeley kosher restaurants and caterers.
Apples and Honey
The most iconic Rosh Hashanah food: sliced apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.
Round Challah
Sweet, round challah bread (often with raisins) symbolizing the cyclical nature of the year and the crown of God's sovereignty.
Pomegranate
A siman (symbolic food): pomegranates represent the wish to be filled with merits like a pomegranate is filled with seeds.
Honey Cake (Lekach)
Traditional sweet honey cake served as a dessert or given as a gift, symbolizing sweetness in the new year.
Tzimmes
A sweet carrot and fruit stew, often made with honey and prunes. The sweetness is symbolic of a sweet new year.
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