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 by Amy Odell, September 1, 2007
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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish version of New Year’s Eve, but the festive meal served during the holiday is the Jewish culinary rival to an American Thanksgiving — it also includes slow-cooking a big hunk of meat (brisket) and preparing copious and scrumptuous side dishes. The new year is a time to start anew, and the foods we eat symbolize our wish for happiness, health, and an overall good year to come.
This year, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 12, so you have about a week and a half to plan your menu. To help, we’ve put together an interactive dinner table with a menu full of symbolic ingredients. The challenge in formulating a Rosh Hashanah menu is similar to that of Thanksgiving—coming up with something that fulfills the tradition but still surprises dinner guests. We’ve assembled a potpourri of old-fashioned and nouveau recipes. Sweet flavors are paramount in this menu to signify the hope for a sweet new year. Since Rosh Hashanaha is observed over two days, there are two special meals to serve, so cook a lot and plan ahead.
Click the dishes you see on the table to reveal their symbolic meaning. Then click the black box below to go to recipes, chef Q&As, leftover ideas, and resources for more information on the holiday.
Here’s to a sweet new year!
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Rebecca
Rosh Hashanah meal? Really?
Brisket and cheese fondue?
Am I the only one who sees a problem here?
Jane Moritz
Brisket and cheese fondue?
No, you aren't the only one who sees the "problem" of meat and milk. For some it's a definite problem, but for others, hey--it's a new tradition just waiting to happen. One of my favorite aspects of being Jewish is that we have traditions, but that it is completely ok to turn them upside--or what ever side you like. Here's a new one I'm considering: I have 3 sons, all of whom are very outdoorsy (hiking, biking, etc). They are teenagers and soon will be gone (sad). To me, the High Holidays are about being together as a family and REALLY enjoying it. So, for Rosh Hashana, my husband and I are thinking about taking them on a beautiful hike where we can all truly enjoy each other (and the activity). I'll figure out a segway to talk about some "jewish values" (tikkun olum, community, grandparents, relationships, etc). I'll pack apples, honey and challah and we'll laugh and feel really connected. That could be our next family tradition! However, for all of the traditionalists (I am that as well, but have a funky side), you can get some recipes and holidays menus on my website: <a href="http://www.challahconnection.com/Recipe.asp#rosh_hashana">Challah Connection</a>
tresnick
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the dietary and other laws proscribed in leviticus were ways the jews sustained their newly formed society. dietary to prevent disease, not mixing wool and cotton to create a superior piece of clothing. following these laws assists me in my kavenah about being jewish. you're not going to go to hell, or banished from the community or stoned to death for mixing meat and dairy, wool and cotton, but not doing it may make you forget the symbolisim behind it - sustainability of the jewish society.
i do understand that there are many ways that we do sustain our society and community, especially those of us living in the diaspora, but we have to be careful not to confuse enhancement of tradition to reflect the world we live in, and assimilation.
deyoungaza
Where's The Decapitated Sheep?
Gefilte fish? Roasted parsnips and carrots? Goat cheese honey fondue? LOL! You Yankees are so funny! Where's the sheep's head bro'? What's Rosh Hashanna without a leering decapitated sheep? Get back to you roots, boys.
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