Apples and Honey: A Sweet Tradition
Apples and honey are a beloved tradition during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, symbolizing the hope for a sweet and prosperous year ahead, with apples representing the Jewish people and honey symbolizing the land of milk and honey.
Apples: In the "Song of Songs," the Jewish people are compared to apples, highlighting their rarity and uniqueness.
Honey: The phrase "the land of milk and honey" refers to the bounty of Israel, and honey, traditionally from dates, is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity.
Some believe that the roundness of the apple symbolizes a hope for a joyous year from beginning to end.
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