Rosh Hashanah, A New Beginning, Happy New Year!

Dad / Chef / Author | Sept. 5, 2002 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

Rosh Hashanah
Happy New Year

 September 7-8 2002 (5763)

The Jewish New Year, which ushers in the penitential season, traditionally marks the birthday of the world. Though observed only by Jews, its theme is a universal one. On the two days of Rosh Hashanah God's kingship over all people is reaffirmed. We also pray for the time when "everyone will come to serve You and bless Your glorious Name."

The most important symbol of the holy day is the ram's horn or shofar, which was used in antiquity for the purpose of calling the people to battle or to announce the fiftieth year jubilee. It was also used at the coronation of the kings of Israel. According to tradition, the shofar is linked to the story of the ram who was sacrificed by the patriarch Abraham in his son's stead.

It is blown on Rosh Hashanah to exhort the people to a life of sacrificial devotion to God and to humankind. Its call is also intended to arouse the people to examine their deeds and to repent for the misdeeds of the past year. During these days of penitence we are required to scrutinize our actions and to make resolutions of self-improvement.

The nature of the holiday is such that the Jew is filled with confidence in his or her ability to change misfortune into blessing, for "prayer, repentance and charity can avert the severe decree."

[summer]

bttt

[William Wallace]

Let us take this moment in time to wish our wonderful Jewish friends a Healthy and Happy New Year!! In a time of strife in all too many places throughout our world, especially in the Middle East, perhaps we could stop hating long enough to take inventory of the overwhelming issues that we all share, love of family, concern for friends, and hope for tomorrow. Let us each in our own way, pray for a peaceful place in our hearts, that is big enough to fit a person that we differ with, long enough to get to know them as a real person, family loving, caring person, not as a member of a group or an adversary. Perhaps any New Year celebration, no matter your, or our religious beliefs is a good time to take a small step toward a start, a new beginning, a chance at peace.

Well said carlo.

BTTT

[B Knotts]

Tnanks for the flag and the post!

Hope you're doing well. I've missed these threads!

[Alouette]

original Jewish food tastes terrible.

You can get original Jewish food at other places than my mother-in-law's.

Holiday menu at Alouette's:

1st course.

Round challah (egg bread)
Apple slices dipped in honey.

2nd course.

Gefile fish
Baked salmon
Assorted salads.

3rd course.

Homemade chicken soup w/matzoh balls & thin noodles.

4th course.

Honey glazed brisket
Roasted potatoes
Sweet potato "tzimmes" of yams, dried fruit and honey.
Lockshen kugel (noodle pudding)

Dessert.

Are you kidding? Who has room for dessert???

Homemade honey cake
Chocolate vanilla-chip cookies
Herb tea.

[lilylangtree]

Peace and life to the Jewish people, especially in Israel where they face their surrounding enemies on a daily basis, during their new year holiday.

[carlo3b]

What a menu, do you walk or jog between courses??? ..LOL Happy New Year!

[carlo3b]

Shalom... :)

[carlo3b]

Hey Girl!! Believe it or not, this was served at our favorite Deli in Chicago not long ago, they featured it on their website. So much for tradition!...Ha!

Coconut-Curry Thai Chicken Soup

• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 serrano chili peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 tsp. ea. ground coriander and turmeric (watch the turmeric, it's a stainmaster..LOL)
• 1 tsp. ea. ground caraway seeds, anise, and white peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 Tbs. peanut oil
• 10 cups Light Chicken Stock
• 2 14-oz. cans unsweetened coconut milk
• Grated zest from 2 limes
• 2 Tbs. fish sauce (nuoc cham)
• 1 lb. Thai or Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 cups coarsely chopped white chicken meat (uncooked)
• 1 Tbs. sugar
• 1/2 cup each coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and basil

1) In a heavy-bottomed, 6-quart saucepan, sauté the garlic, chilies, and spices in the peanut oil over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stir-ring frequently.
2) Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, lime zest, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3) Add the eggplant, chicken, and sugar, reduce the heat to moderately low, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and the chicken is just cooked through.
Garnish portions with cilantro and basil before serving.
Makes about 12 cups.

[carlo3b]

How good to see you again, I miss the old times, the old food fights...stay well!

[Jeremiah Jr]

...and might I add... a glass of Baron Herzog Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel...

L'Shana Tova Tikatevu!

[MilspecRob]

Oh please leave the saffron in, it, it, it ...well its saffron!!!!!

[carlo3b]

Happy New Year my friend.

[carlo3b]

It's my first choice. Mazel Tov!