Kids & Family

Rosh Hashanah 2012

The celebration of the Jewish New Year begins Sunday, Sept. 16, at sunset.

The Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah, which means “head of the year,” begins at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 16. Jews around the world will ring in year 5773 during the two-day celebration, which continues until nightfall on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

Here are some Rosh Hashanah services in Beverly Hills:

at the Saban Theatre
Erev Rosh Hashanah—Sunday 9/16 at 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah—Monday 9/17 at 10 a.m.

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Families with Tots Service—Monday 9/17 at 11 a.m. 
Tashlich—Monday 9/17 at 5 p.m.
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah Adult Service—Tuesday 9/18 at 9 a.m.

After Rosh Hashanah services, families gather to enjoy a spread of traditional dishes. These meals include apples dipped in honey, in hopes that the new year will be sweet, as well as challah, a round-shaped bread that is a symbol of the circle of life.

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Oftentimes families have tried-and-true recipes they stick with year after year. But why not try something new this time around? Patch has some great recipes that will change up your Rosh Hashanah meal.

Here's a family recipe for a traditional dinner complete with an , and a .

Looking for a main meat to serve? If you like brisket, you'll love this .

Or how about something new and innovative like ?

Then there is this delicious recipe for .

Patch wishes you and your loved ones L’shanah Tovah, the traditional Happy New Year greeting, and B'tayavon—Hebrew for bon appetit!

What's your favorite Rosh Hashanah recipe? Tell us in the comments section below.

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