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Iraqi Jewish New Year Traditions Feature Symbolic Foods
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By דוד כרמי
First reported by Now 14 · 7 hours ago
What happened
Iraqi Jewish families observe Rosh Hashanah with a meal featuring symbolic foods like dates, green beans, leeks, and pomegranate, each carrying specific blessings for the new year. The traditions include prayers for protection, increased merits, and a sweet new year, with a special recipe for apple jam also provided.
- 01Iraqi Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah with symbolic foods and prayers.
- 02Each food item carries a specific meaning and blessing for the new year.
- 03Traditions include prayers for protection against enemies and for good deeds.
- 04A recipe for traditional Iraqi apple jam is included.
- 05Symbolic foods represent wishes for an end to hardship and a sweet year.
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