by Jake Siegel, SSLI '28
This Thursday, Schechter students and faculty returned to learning after Rosh Hashana, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the coming of a new year on the Jewish calendar. Students shared how they like to celebrate Rosh Hashana and what special traditions they have for the holiday.
Junior and PPN writer Sam Levenson said that one of his family traditions is to have “special symbols like pomegranates and dates on our table.” He enjoyed the foods he ate during Rosh Hashana, which included chicken, meatballs, and challah with apples baked into it. Levenson's favorite part of Rosh Hashana is being with his community at his shul. Levenson explained, “I get to see so many of my friends and their families, and it’s always a happy and good time.”
Freshman Eli Rosenthal remarked that his favorite part of Rosh Hashana is the festive environment of the holiday. He loves the excitement that comes with bringing in a new year. He loved eating “classic Jewish dishes like pastrami and matzah ball soup” during Rosh Hashana, and he enjoyed the tradition of dipping apples into honey. One family tradition he has is to make an apple cake every year specifically for Rosh Hashana.
Liba Fruithandler, a sophomore and writer for PPN, said that her family makes a lot of the same foods every year for Rosh Hashanah. Some of her favorites are brisket, honey cake, and sponge cake.
Junior and PPN writer Sam Levenson said that one of his family traditions is to have “special symbols like pomegranates and dates on our table.” He enjoyed the foods he ate during Rosh Hashana, which included chicken, meatballs, and challah with apples baked into it. Levenson's favorite part of Rosh Hashana is being with his community at his shul. Levenson explained, “I get to see so many of my friends and their families, and it’s always a happy and good time.”
Freshman Eli Rosenthal remarked that his favorite part of Rosh Hashana is the festive environment of the holiday. He loves the excitement that comes with bringing in a new year. He loved eating “classic Jewish dishes like pastrami and matzah ball soup” during Rosh Hashana, and he enjoyed the tradition of dipping apples into honey. One family tradition he has is to make an apple cake every year specifically for Rosh Hashana.
Schechter kindergarten student gives an apple and honey to sophomore Charlie S. (SSLI Instagram)
Sophomore Eitan Guy explained that his favorite family tradition on Rosh Hashanah is dipping carrots into honey. He explained that “Although it seems strange, it’s one of my favorite parts of Rosh Hashanah.” Guy also enjoys his mom's “delicious honey cake.” He remarked, “I can guarantee that it will be the best honey cake that you’ve ever tried, and for me it is something that I really look forward to every Rosh Hashanah.”
Fruithandler and Levenson are happy that the new year has begun and are excited for new experiences. Fruithandler said that she is excited to hang out with her friends and make new memories together, and Levenson said that he is “looking forward to continuing the learning I’ve been doing in my Judaic studies classes at school.”
Fruithandler and Levenson are happy that the new year has begun and are excited for new experiences. Fruithandler said that she is excited to hang out with her friends and make new memories together, and Levenson said that he is “looking forward to continuing the learning I’ve been doing in my Judaic studies classes at school.”
PPN wishes the Schechter community a Shana Tova!
Jake Siegel is a writer for Paw Print Now and has been published on the site since January 2025. Jake is currently a sophomore at Schechter School of Long Island and can be reached at the following email address: jsiegel28@schechterli.org
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