18 Things I Love About the Jewish New Year

The Jewish New Year is just two weeks away. This month, I devoted my list to all of the things I “love” about this special and meaningful holiday

On the Jewish New Year, who doesn’t love…

1. Eating tongue or the head of a fish.
2. An expanded waistline after 4 consecutive holiday meals.
3. Setting a beautiful table.
4. Uninterrupted family time, a great opportunity to regress.
5. Getting creative with fall recipes.
6. Unplugging for two whole days.
7. The opportunity to atone for sins and boy do I have a list!
8. An excuse to shop for new clothing.
9. An excuse to eat sweets.
10. Sending and receiving New Years greetings from and to both old and new friends.
11. Having not 1, but 2 chances a year to screw up on New Year’s resolutions.
12. A sober New Year’s day.
13. No homework days.
14. Reflecting on our behavior over the past year. Nothing like owning it – for better or worse.
15. The obvious conversation starters which begin a month before the holidays: Where will you be spending the holidays? Who is preparing the meals? Which synagogue do you pray at?
16. When our parents and in-laws actually negotiate over who is having their children for which meal? Have we ever felt so wanted?
17. A time to feel gratitude.
18. That the evening festivities are a BREEZE compared to Passover.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy sweet New Year!