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Why We Eat 'Simanim' During Rosh HaShanah

​Garlic, celery, leek, and sesame seeds - all of these foods can be found on your holiday table on Rosh HaShanah.

Why do we eat such weird foods on Rosh HaShanah? Watch this video to find out! Video courtesy of Kan - the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.

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