Rosh Hashanah Seder Plates

The Rosh Hashanah Seder Plates hold an important place during the meal celebration of the Jewish New Year, which this year begins at sunset on September 11, 2026 / 5787. These plates commonly feature symbolic foods that represent various hopes and blessings for the coming year, such as apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year ahead, pomegranates for fruitful and plentiful and a fish head for leadership and abundance. Each item on the Rosh Hashanah Seder Plate is accompanied by specific prayers that can be said, making the meal a festive gathering and a deeply meaningful ritual that sets a positive tone for the year ahead.