A Sweet New Year

Zeke and Juan woke up on a special day. It was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. They were happy for a fresh start. Their mom placed red apples on a dish. She poured golden honey into a small bowl. "Dip your apple in the honey," she told them. "We eat this for a sweet new year." Zeke took a bite. The apple was crisp, and the honey was so good! Juan smiled as he took his turn. Later, they went to a special place. A man blew a shofar. It was a ram's horn. The sound was long and strong. It made them think about the new year ahead. They felt ready for good things to come.