Shana Tova, meaning "Good Year" in Hebrew, is the traditional greeting for
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Celebrated in September or October, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar year and is a time for reflection, renewal, and spiritual preparation for the year ahead.
During this festive period, families and communities come together to participate in prayer services, symbolic rituals, and celebratory meals. Traditional customs include eating apples dipped in honey, representing the hope for a sweet year, and the sounding of the shofar, a ram’s horn, to awaken reflection and introspection.
Shana Tova is not only a time for personal reflection but also an opportunity to strengthen community bonds and family ties. It embodies themes of forgiveness, gratitude, and renewal, encouraging individuals to consider their actions over the past year and make intentions for positive change in the year to come.
The greeting “Shana Tova U’Metukah” extends wishes for a good and sweet year, emphasizing joy and hope. This expression is commonly used in cards, messages, and verbal greetings to family, friends, and colleagues alike.
At Unico Hotels, we warmly welcome guests who wish to celebrate Shana Tova in a comfortable and respectful environment. Our facilities accommodate Shabbat and festival observances, providing a memorable and authentic experience for the Jewish New Year. Whether enjoying festive meals, community gatherings, or quiet reflection, Unico Hotels offers an ideal setting to mark this important occasion.