A bit of trivia ~ Rosh HaShanah.... which starts tonight 9-15-2023

[Rella ~ I am a woman]

A Jewish boy dips apples in honey on Rosh HaShanah.

Holiday Traditions
One of the best known symbols of the Jewish New Year is dipping apples in honey. This wonderful Rosh HaShanah tradition symbolizes our hope that the new year will be sweet.

Apples are not the only fruit eaten during Rosh HaShanah.

On Rosh HaShanah, we will also eat pomegranate. One explanation for the tradition of eating pomegranates is that this fruit was once thought to have 613 seeds, which reminds us of the Torah's 613 commandments.

The pomegranate, therefore, symbolizes our hope that our actions will be in line with the Word of God and that our righteous deeds will increase in the year to come.

 

[Rockerduck]

Also, we find pomegranates on Priests robes.

Exodus 39:25-27 -
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe all around between the pomegranates: 26 a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe to minister in, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 27 They made tunics, artistically woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons,

 

[Rella ~ I am a woman]

Also, we find pomegranates on Priests robes.

Exodus 39:25-27 -
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe all around between the pomegranates: 26 a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe to minister in, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 27 They made tunics, artistically woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons,

Thanks for the contribution.

 

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A Jewish boy dips apples in honey on Rosh HaShanah.

Holiday Traditions
One of the best known symbols of the Jewish New Year is dipping apples in honey. This wonderful Rosh HaShanah tradition symbolizes our hope that the new year will be sweet.

Apples are not the only fruit eaten during Rosh HaShanah.

On Rosh HaShanah, we will also eat pomegranate. One explanation for the tradition of eating pomegranates is that this fruit was once thought to have 613 seeds, which reminds us of the Torah's 613 commandments.

The pomegranate, therefore, symbolizes our hope that our actions will be in line with the Word of God and that our righteous deeds will increase in the year to come.

Interesting tradition, thanks for sharing!