Portfolio Collection wishes all our Jewish Travel Blog readers, Establishment owners and guests a wonderful Rosh Hashana - the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah 2010 begins at sundown tonight (8 September). It is also the start of the month of Tishrei and the Hebrew Year 5771.
Rosh Hashana marks the start of the High Holy Days, culminating in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) which begins at sundown on 17 September.
On Rosh Hashana it is traditional to eat apples or challah dipped in honey as a sign of a sweet New Year.
Fish is usually served during Rosh Hashana - an ancient symbol of fertility and abundance.
Some families pass around bowls of pomegranate seeds which represent the multiplication of good deeds or descendants.
If you have Jewish friends, it is customary to greet them at this time with a hearty Shana Tova so...
SHANA TOVA!
Among the Jewish community people may also include the phrase "May you and your family be inscribed for a peaceful new year" - 'inscribed referring to having your name in the Book of Life.
