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Which of the following is an essential culinary symbol of the Jewish New Year?

By Homemakers.com

Which of the following is an essential culinary symbol of the Jewish New Year?
a) yams
b) honey
c) wine
d) salt

The answer is b). Honey is an essential culinary symbol of Rosh Hashanah. It is used to celebrate the coming of a sweet new year. Apples dipped in honey is a popular dish at Rosh Hashanah.

[Source: Homemakers magazine, (September 2006).]

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