Rosh Hashanah Cards for a Sweet and Happy New Year and What to Write Inside
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Holiday cards aren't just for December! In fact, many Jewish families prefer to send cards during the fall High Holidays, when a majority of the Jewish major holidays occur one after the other.
What should you write in your Rosh Hashanah cards? Usually the idea is to wish your friends and loved ones a good year to come, full of sweetness and good health. In Hebrew, we wish each other "Shana Tova," or "Good Year."
What pops into your head when you think of Rosh Hashanah cards? Probably the same old trope (hehe), right? The thing is, there's no reason to be so stiff and formal. Palindrome Art cards are authentic AND whimsical. In truth, a lot of large publishers can crank out cards that don't necessarily hit the right notes because they are mimicking other holiday messaging. Nothing says "shana tova" like a card thoughtfully designed by a Jewish artist.
At Palindrome Art, my goal is to help you make authentic connections with the people you care about. Here are 4 Rosh Hashanah Cards that are the perfect way to send your New Year greetings!
1. A Fresh, Cute Take on Rosh Hashanah Cards
Apples and honey are the classic Rosh Hashanah symbolic food! It's a beautiful way to wish someone a sweet New Year (because what says sweet quite like pouring sugar on fruit?).
This card is a cute take on a classic Rosh Hashanah symbolic foods. It's the perfect Rosh Hashanah card for a whimsical and heartfelt greeting. How cute is that honey bear?
For the inside of this Rosh Hashanah card, you could share a sweet memory of the recipient and wishes that highlight the sweetness of the year to come. You could pair this card with a small container of honey, if you want to go the extra mile!
2. A Modern Version of Classic Symbols
Hearing the shofar blast is one of my favorite things about the Jewish holidays. It's such an ancient symbol of a call to action, a reminder of essential Jewish values. Add in the pomegranate, and you have a Rosh Hashanah card that calls to mind some of the more serious aspects of the holiday.
But serious doesn't mean boring or tired. This card features a festive floral spray amid the oldness of the shofar, symbolizing growth and learning. Plus, some modern hand lettering makes this Rosh Hashanah card feel new and modern.
For the inside of this Rosh Hashanah card, you could include a reflection of your relationship with the recipient. On Yom Kippur, many people think back on their most important relationships, offer thanks or apologies, and share goals for how to build on the relationship's foundations.
3. Wishes for Growth
Rosh Hashanah comes at a time of harvest and plenty in the yearly calendar. As a gardener, I can tell you my vegetables are plentiful and my flowers are blooming. It's also a time of year in the garden where I start to plan for the next season, including considerations of what plants need to go, what I want to add, and what maintenance I should tend to before winter starts.
This card represents the twists and turns of nature, with all its beautiful imperfections that ultimately lead to growth.
For the inside of this Rosh Hashanah card, wish the recipient a year filled with learning and opportunity, a year of growth and moving forward, and of blooming.
4. May You Drip with Sweetness
Back to apples and honey (it's inescapable, the quintessential Rosh Hashanah foods!). This card features a more active take on how we can sweeten our year - we hold the honey, we can add the sweetness!
Share the sweetness with your friends and family with a message in this Rosh Hashanah card about how they add to your life, and how you hope to bring some loving kindness to their lives in the coming year.
