Flower and Pomegranate Rosh HaShanah Seder Plate

Flower and Pomegranate Rosh HaShanah Seder Plate: The Rosh Hashanah seder is one of the holiday's oldest food traditions — and now it's one of the newest trends in celebrating the Jewish New Year.

Eating symbolic foods the first night of Rosh Hashanah dates back to Rabbi Abaye's instructions in the Talmud to eat five foods that were typical of the season. These foods had names or qualities that represent wishes for health, prosperity and a good year.

So while you might not have heard of a Rosh Hashanah seder, some sources say it has existed for about 2,000 years.

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