Speaking Without Words: The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah Simanim

Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits

The Rosh Hashanah simanim are far more than symbolic foods or hopeful customs for children. Rooted in the Talmud, they represent a profound form of prayer beyond words. Through eating the simanim, blowing the shofar, and expressing longing without language, we communicate directly from the soul. These acts allow us to convey need, hope, and trust without words, turning physical actions into spiritual dialogue and revealing one of the deepest secrets of Rosh Hashanah: prayer that rises from the heart before it is ever spoken.

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