The Curious History of Rosh Hashanah Greeting Cards

It’s almost Rosh Hashanah and that means apples, honey, pomegranates, shofarot (ram’s horns) and... New Years' cards. Given our love of all things digital, that last one is something of a throwback. 

But it might surprise you just how far back in history you have to go to find the origin of this festive tradition. 

Let's go back in time to discover more about the centuries-old tradition of Shana Tova cards, and to see what made the covers of Rosh Hashanah cards for past generations. 

Is it time to put the funny videos and memes aside and bring the physical Rosh Hashanah Card back? 

Any way you express it, now is the time for High Holiday greetings from Jewish Humor Central to all of our readers.  We'll be looking for new ways of wishing you a Happy New Year as we count down the days until Sunday evening, the start of the year 5780.

We hope you enjoy this retrospective of Rosh Hashanah greetings through the years.

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