19 Elegant Rosh Hashanah Appetizers to Make for the Holiday Dinner

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls in the autumn, during September or October. It's a time of togetherness, where families and friends convene after religious services to celebrate the dawn of a new year. Unlike the Passover seder, there are fewer typical foods eaten for this holiday, but we've selected a number of Rosh Hashanah appetizers that would be ideal for kicking off your gathering.

Our selection includes recipes that feature ingredients considered lucky for the holiday, like carrots, which feature in both a vegetable tart and a creamy soup, and ones that are culturally significant, like pomegranates, which serve as the garnish for autumnal pears and fresh goat cheese in a supremely quick, four-ingredient starter. And, of course, there's that Jewish holiday favorite, matzo ball soup, along with less expected options such as a mushroom and Gruyère tart, deviled eggs with smoked salmon, and butternut squash salad.

Whichever you choose to serve, these Rosh Hashanah appetizers will set the perfect scene for a festive meal.