During Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, it is customary to dip apples in honey. This tradition symbolizes the hope for a sweet and fruitful year ahead. The practice involves reciting a blessing over the apple and honey, then consuming the apple slice dipped in honey. This act serves as a tangible expression of the desire for sweetness in the coming year. reformjudaism.org
The origins of this custom are rooted in Jewish history. The first known association between apples and Rosh Hashanah appears in the 11th-century prayer book Machzor Vitry. By the 14th century, the practice of eating apples dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah was documented among German Jews, symbolizing the wish for a sweet new year. en.wikipedia.org
Apples hold significance in Jewish tradition, often representing beauty and the divine presence. Honey, with its sweetness, complements the apple to reinforce the aspiration for a pleasant year. Together, they embody a heartfelt plea for prosperity and happiness in the upcoming year. chabad.org
在猶太新年（Rosh Hashanah）期間，有將蘋果蘸蜂蜜食用的傳統。 這象徵著對於新的一年甜美和豐收的期盼。 這一習俗包括在蘋果和蜂蜜上誦讀祝福，然後食用蘸有蜂蜜的蘋果片。 此舉作為對來年甜美生活的具體表達。reformjudaism.org
這一習俗的起源可追溯至猶太歷史。 首次將蘋果與猶太新年聯繫起來的是11世紀的祈禱書《Machzor Vitry》。 到了14世紀，德國猶太人已記錄了在猶太新年期間食用蘸蜂蜜的蘋果，以象徵對甜美新年的期盼。en.wikipedia.org
蘋果在猶太傳統中具有重要意義，常代表美麗和神聖的存在。 蜂蜜則以其甜美，與蘋果相得益彰，加強了對美好新年的期盼。 兩者結合，體現了對來年繁榮和幸福的真摯祈願。chabad.org
