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Symbols for Sweet New Year

Click on each thumbnail to find out more about the siman (symbol) of food that is eaten the first night of Rosh Hashana:
 carrot watercolor 
leek  apples
    dates in front of palm tree, watercolor on paper

Simanim for Rosh Hashana

Some people use the head of a lamb (that we be like the head and not as the tail). I now have a post on dates. And I may put out celery, for a raise in salary. Past post of simanim details here.

Here is a post from G6 of new fruit for the 2nd night of Rosh Hashana. I bought a sabra, a papaya, some fresh figs and a starfruit. The idea is you need a fruit that you haven’t eaten all year, so you can make the blessing called “shehiyanu.”

Did you get everything you need?

Jew Wishes says

It is nice to see your lovely water colors, and the symbolism behind them. Your talent is something you should be proud of.

L'Shana Tova!

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leoraw says

Sweet of you to say so!

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Baila says

Leora, this is such a nice series. Just wanted to let you know how much I continue to enjoy your blog. I may not always comment, but I always read and look at the art.

Wishing you and your family all the best for the new year.

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leoraw says

I'm glad you enjoy this series... it's fun to link back to 2008 and say, next year I'll do this...

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Mrs. S. says

What beautiful images!

Shanah tovah u'metukah and ktivah v'chatimah tovah to you and your family!

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leoraw says

Thank you!

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BookishIma says

We've got sabres, gooseberries, currants, lychees, and starfruit - and sorbet on top. Wishing you a shannah tovah!

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leoraw says

Yum - those berries sound good!

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Denise says

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit again Leora, lovely photos :) I too wish you and your family a sweet new year.
An English Girl Rambles

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Ilana-Davita says

I just had sabra and some plums I had not eaten this season. Hope you had a meaningful holiday.

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Mimi says

I've sometimes forgotten a siman, but this year I made a proper list and followed it. Not always so organized! For Shechechiyanu we had a fruit I'd never seen or heard of before: dumim. They look like overgrown dates with smooth skins, and are sort of dry inside. My daughter said they're like sweet styrofoam.

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annie says

Your watercolors are positively edible.

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leoraw says

Thanks, Annie. I wanted to paint a fish head this year, but I ran out of time. Seems to be an issue for me lately - too many plans, too little time!

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