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Article: Sweet Blessings: Honey Cakes At Rosh Hashana And Yom Kippur Symbolize Hope For The New Year.

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Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)
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September 6, 2007
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Byline: Linda Giuca

Sep. 6--The dawn of a new year always brings hope for a fresh start, the promise to stick to resolutions and the hope of health, happiness and a measure of luck in the coming months.

For Jews who will celebrate Rosh Hashana beginning at sundown Wednesday, the holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the deeds of the past year, atone for any missteps and look ahead to the new year.

While prayer and temple services nourish the spiritual side of the faithful, the celebratory meal nourishes the body and provides a menu rich in symbolism. This holiday is a joyous one, with families gathered around a table to feast on symbolic foods ...

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