Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of immense beauty and significance. It's a holiday steeped in tradition, reflection, and celebration, marking the start of the High Holy Days. It's a time for families and friends to gather, to enjoy sweet foods like apples dipped in honey, and to look forward with hope to the year ahead.
Sending a message to someone observing Rosh Hashanah is a wonderful way to show you care. But what’s the right thing to say? Whether you're sending a card to a close family member, a text to a friend, or an email to a colleague, the perfect wish is one that comes from the heart. This guide offers a variety of messages, from traditional blessings to simple, sweet notes, helping you share in the spirit of a fresh start and a happy, healthy new year.
Traditional & Heartfelt Rosh Hashanah Greetings
These messages draw on the rich traditions and Hebrew phrases of the holiday. They are perfect for family, close friends, or anyone for whom a classic and sincere blessing would be meaningful.
- Shana Tova U'metuka! Wishing you a good and sweet new year.
- May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. L'shanah tovah tikatevu v'taihatemu.
- Wishing you a year of peace, purpose, and sweet moments. Shana Tova!
- May the sound of the shofar usher in a year of blessings, health, and happiness for you and your loved ones.
- Hoping this Rosh Hashanah fills your home with warmth, your heart with joy, and your new year with countless blessings.
- With prayers for a healthy and happy new year for you and all your family.
- On Rosh Hashanah, it is written. On Yom Kippur, it is sealed. May it be written and may it be sealed that you have a new year that brings fulfillment and joy.
- Thinking of you during this sacred time and wishing you a meaningful and sweet start to the New Year.
Sweet & Simple Wishes for a Good Year
Focused on the joyful and hopeful aspects of the New Year, these messages are warm, accessible, and perfect for friends, neighbors, and acquaintances.
- Wishing you a new year as sweet as apples and honey! Happy Rosh Hashanah.
- Happy New Year! Hope it’s filled with health, happiness, and all good things.
- May your new year be brimming with sweet moments and happy memories.
- Sending you and your family the warmest wishes for a wonderful year ahead. Shana Tova!
- Hope the coming year brings you nothing but joy. Happy Rosh Hashanah!
- Just wanted to wish you a very happy and sweet new year.
- Cheers to a fresh start and a beautiful year ahead. Happy Rosh Hashanah!
- Wishing you a year that is bright, peaceful, and prosperous.
Reflective & Hopeful Messages
Rosh Hashanah is also a time for introspection and looking ahead. These messages offer a deeper, more thoughtful sentiment for close friends or loved ones, acknowledging the spiritual side of the holiday.
- As one chapter ends and a new one begins, I’m wishing you a year of wonderful stories. Happy Rosh Hashanah.
- May this time of reflection bring you peace, and may the year ahead bring you hope.
- Wishing you a new year of personal growth, new opportunities, and deep-seated joy.
- Hoping this new year gives you the chance to start fresh and chase your dreams. Shana Tova.
- May you find time during the High Holidays for quiet reflection and to celebrate the promise of a new beginning.
- Sending you wishes for a year of clarity, peace, and renewed hope.
- May the year ahead be a blank page waiting for you to write your most beautiful chapter yet.
- Thinking of you with love and wishing you a year filled with all the good things you deserve.
Professional & Respectful Greetings for Colleagues or Clients
Sending a note to a professional contact is a thoughtful and inclusive gesture. These messages are polite, respectful, and perfectly suited for the workplace.
- Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous new year. Shana Tova.
- To all who are celebrating, wishing you a very happy Rosh Hashanah and a successful year ahead.
- Warmest wishes for the New Year. May it be a happy and healthy one for you and yours.
- Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable time during the High Holy Days.
- Happy Rosh Hashanah! May the coming year bring you great success and happiness.
- Thinking of you during this holiday season and wishing you all the best for the New Year.
- Respectful wishes to you and your family on Rosh Hashanah.
- I hope the new year is a good one for you, both personally and professionally.
Warm Wishes for an Interfaith Friend or Family Member
If you don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah but want to show support for a friend, neighbor, or family member who does, these messages are thoughtful and respectful.
- Thinking of you as you celebrate Rosh Hashanah! Wishing you the sweetest new year.
- I know this is an important time for you and your family. Sending you all my love for the New Year.
- Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating Rosh Hashanah with your loved ones.
- Happy New Year to you and your family! I hope it’s a beautiful one.
- Learning about your traditions is so meaningful to me. Wishing you a very happy Rosh Hashanah.
- May your new year be filled with all the sweetness you bring to my life. Happy Rosh Hashanah!
- Sending warm wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday.
- I hope the shofar's call brings wonderful things your way this year. Thinking of you!
Short & Sweet Messages for Texts or Social Media
Perfect for a quick text message or a social media caption, these greetings are short, modern, and full of warmth.
- Shana Tova! 🍎🍯
- Happy Rosh Hashanah! Wishing you the best year yet.
- Sweetest wishes for the new year!
- Shana Tova to you & yours!
- Happy New Year! 🎉
- Have a sweet and happy new year!
- Wishing you a year of peace & blessings.
- L'shanah Tovah! Hope it's a great one.
- Sending lots of love for the new year! ❤️
### Make It Personal
No matter which message you choose, the most memorable greetings are often the most personal. Don't be afraid to add a personal touch. Mention a shared memory, a specific hope you have for them in the coming year, or simply let them know how much their friendship means to you. Your heartfelt sincerity is the best gift you can give as you wish them a "Shana Tova"—a good year.