Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year marks the beginning of the High Holidays and is a time of introspection, prayer, and seeking forgiveness. It is celebrated over two days with the sounding of the Shofar (ram’s horn), symbolizing a call to repentance. Festive meals include symbolic foods such as pomegranates, and apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year.
- Celebrated on the first two days of Tishrei.
- Sounding of the shofar in Synagogue.
- Recitation of special prayers and the "Unetaneh Tokef" prayer.
- Festive meals with symbolic foods like pomegranates, apples dipped in honey, and round challah bread.
- Tashlich ceremony, where prayers are said by a flowing body of water to cast away sins.
How Meir Panim ensures everyone has a sweet new year
Provides holiday meals and Pantry Boxes with traditional Rosh Hashanah foods.
Distributes pomegranates, apples, honey, and round Challah bread.
Offers pre-paid credit cards so families in need can shop independently with dignity.
Organizes community meals and events for the High Holy Days.
By supporting Meir Panim, you can help ensure that every Jewish family, regardless of their financial situation, can fully celebrate and observe these meaningful holidays.
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