Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Friday, September 11, 2026.
Ordering starts August 14. Rosh Hashanah Menu available August 24 – September 18th

Order Deadline: NOON on Friday, September 4, 2026

Pickup is available at Sunflower Bakery, Café Sunflower, and select community locations throughout the DMV.
HOLIDAY PICKUP DATES: *September 8, 9, 10 & 11
*Only Rosh Hashanah menu items will be available in store and at community pick up locations September 8th – September 11th.

2026 Rosh Hashanah Bakery Menu

NF: Nut-Free GF: Gluten-Free* V: Vegan
*Please note: Sunflower Bakery is not a gluten-free facility.

Round Challah

Limited quantities are available in-store. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged.
Traditional Challah $7
Raisin Challah $8
Honey Wheat Challah $8
Almond Challah $9.50
Vegan Challah $7.50

Classic Rosh Hashanah Holiday Desserts

Traditional Apple Cake (NF) 8”serves 12, $16/ea
Moist, apple-filled cake, topped with a mound of caramelized apples

Bubbie’s Apple Bundt (NF) 10″ serves 20, $30/ea
An elevated and larger version of our classic apple cake, baked in a traditional bundt shape

Honey Cake (NF) serves 8, $10/ea
Light, fragrant, and delicious one-pound loaf

Upside-Down Apple Torte (GF, NF) 9” serves 14, $34/ea
Caramelized honey crisp apples baked atop a moist, gluten-free cinnamon cake

Honey Cookies (NF) $12/lb
Chewy center with a crunchy exterior, a traditional holiday treat

Rolled Sugar Cookies (NF) 24 cookies, $16/lb
Assorted holiday shapes – shofar, honey pot, apple, Star of David

Pomegranate Pink Fudge Cupcakes (GF, NF) $16/dz
Mini fudge cupcakes with pomegranate pink buttercream

Rosh Hashanah Sugar Cookie Favor Bag (NF) $2.50/ea
3 cookies in each: 1 honey pot, 1 apple, 1 Star of David

Holiday Cakes & Breakfast Pastries

Cranberry Scones (NF) $18/half-dz
Vegan Coffee Cake (NF, V) $18/ea
Marble Fudge Cake (NF) 8″, $18/ea
Lemon Poppy Muffins (GF, NF) $16/4-pack
Honey Bun Muffins (NF) $16/4-pack

Holiday Pies & Tarts

Blueberry Apple Cobbler (NF, V) 10” serves 10, $24/ea
A warm and comforting classic dessert with sweet tart apples and jammy blueberries

Almond Apple Tart 8” serves 10, $30/ea
Almond cream-filled tart with a spiral of sliced apples & apricot glaze. Contains almonds

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart (GF, NF, V) 8” serves 10, $30/ea
Layers of tender shortbread, gooey caramel and dark chocolate ganache with sea salt flakes

Holiday Cookies & Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookies (NF) $11/lb
Crinkle Cookies (NF) $11/lb
Combo Mandel $15/lb contains almonds
Chocolate Brownies (NF) $10/dz
Lemon Bars (NF) $9.50/dz
Raspberry Crumb Bars (NF, V) $11/dz

Rosh Hashanah Holiday Platters

Holiday Pastry Platter (NF) 16″ $70
Holiday breakfast made easy with a combination of muffins, scones, and quick bread. Approximately 20 pieces per Large platter

New Year Dessert Platter (NF) 12″ $45 | 16″ $90
A mixed assortment of our most popular cookies and bars, with Rosh Hashanah sugar cookies. Chocolate Chip, Crinkles, and Honey cookies, with Chocolate Brownies and Lemon Bars. Nut-free. Approximately 50 pieces per Small platter, 100 pieces per Large platter

2026 Rosh Hashanah Culinary Menu

Sunflower Rosh Hashanah Holiday Meal Package

$360/package • Generously serves 12 • Save over $20 when you order the package!
A complete holiday meal crafted with care and tradition for your Rosh Hashanah table. Customize your meal by selecting ONE item from each section heading (Salad, Chicken or Salmon Entrée, Brisket Entrée, Kugel, and Vegetable Side).

Salad

Holiday Harvest Salad (GF, V, NF)
Mixed greens, sweet potatoes, dates, spiced pumpkin seeds, red onion, beets, maple vinaigrette – OR
Kale, Apple & Fennel Salad (GF, V, NF)
Kale, apples, fennel, radish, grapefruit, pomegranate, apple cider vinaigrette

Chicken Or Salmon Entrée

Apple Cider & Honey Mustard Salmon (GF, NF)
Roasted salmon with an apple cider honey mustard glaze. Approx. 3.4oz per piece – OR
Apricot Citrus Chicken (GF, NF)
Braised chicken breast and thighs in a sweet and savory apricot sauce with citrus and dried fruit

Brisket Entrée

Slow-Roasted Brisket with Gravy (GF, NF)
Seared and finished with a rich mushroom gravy – OR
Pomegranate-Glazed Brisket (GF, NF)
Braised with a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze

Vegan Entrée

Kugel

Sweet Noodle & Raisin Kugel (NF)
Traditional sweet noodle kugel with raisins and warm spices – OR
Classic Potato Kugel (GF, NF)
Shredded potato kugel baked until golden brown with onions and a crisp crust

Vegetable Side

Maple Roasted Squash (GF, V, NF)
Butternut squash with maple syrup, olive oil, and fresh herbs – OR
Green Beans with Crispy Shallots (GF, V, NF)
Fresh green beans topped with crispy shallots

Package includes all of the following from our pareve bakery

1 Traditional Round Challah (NF), 1 Raisin Round Challah (NF)
8” Apple Cake (NF), 1 lb Rolled Sugar Cookies (NF)

À La Carte Menu

Many of our dishes are also available à la carte so you can customize your holiday meal or supplement family favorites.

Chicken with Vegetable Soup (GF, NF)
Serves 4, quart, 8 oz pp • $15
Barley & Lentil Soup (V, NF)
Serves 4, quart, 8 oz pp • $12
Holiday Harvest Salad (GF, V, NF)
Serves 10, 2.5 lbs, 4 oz pp • $45
Kale, Apple & Fennel Salad (GF, V, NF)
Serves 10, 2.5 lbs, 4 oz pp • $45
Mushroom Wellington Entrée (V)
Serves 6, 6 oz pp • $65
Apple Cider & Honey Mustard Salmon (GF, NF)
Serves 12, 2.5 lbs, Approx. 3.4oz pp • $100
Apricot Citrus Chicken (GF, NF)
Serves 12, 3 lbs, 4 oz pp • $100
Slow-Roasted Brisket with Gravy (GF, NF)
Serves 12, 3 lbs, 4 oz pp • $110
Pomegranate-Glazed Brisket (GF, NF)
Serves 12, 3 lbs, 4 oz pp • $110
Sweet Noodle & Raisin Kugel (NF)
Serves 12, half pan, 6 oz pp • $45
Classic Potato Kugel (GF, NF)
Serves 12, half pan, 6 oz pp • $45
Maple Roasted Squash (GF, V, NF)
Serves 10, 3 lbs, 5 oz pp • $35
Green Beans with Crispy Shallots (GF, V, NF)
Serves 10, 3 lbs, 5 oz pp • $35

Bakery Pickup Locations

Tuesday, September 8

Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Ln, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Friendship Circle of MD, 105000 Burbank Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, Tuesday 9/8 & Wednesday 9/9 9:00am – 8pm *culinary
Shaare Tefila, 16620 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832 , Tuesday 9/8 1:00pm – 8:00pm & Wednesday 9/9 8:00am – 8:00pm *culinary
Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC 20015, Tuesday, 9/8 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday, September 9

Agudas Achim, 2908 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302, 12:00pm – 5:00pm *culinary
Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA 2017, 1 4:00pm – 6:00pm *culinary
Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 11:30am – 3:00pm
CESJDS – Lower School, 1901 Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, 11:00am – 12:00pm
CESJDS – Upper School, 11710 Hunters Ln, Rockville, MD 20852, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Congregation Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Jewish Federation of Howard County, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21044, 9/9 &9/10 10:00am – 5:00pm
Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 11:00am – 5:00pm *culinary
Milton Gottesman JDS, 6045 16th St, NW, Washington, DC 20011, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Shaare Torah, 1409 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, 9/9 & 9/10 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th St, Washington, DC 20012, 9/9 & 9/10 11am – 5:oopm
Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St, Washington, DC 20012, 11:00am – 8:00pm *culinary

Thursday, September 10

Bethesda Jewish Congregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, 10:30am – 5:00pm
Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 12:00pm – 6:00pm *culinary
Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, 12:00pm – 4:00pm *culinary
Gesher JDS, 4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030, 12:00 PM
JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 9/10 11:30am – 4:30pm & 9/11 9:00am – 4:30pm *culinary
Krieger Schechter Day School, 8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Leisure World Club House II, 3300 N Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 10:30am – 11:30am
Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, 10:00am – 6:00pm *culinary
Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043, 11:30am *culinary
Tikvat Israel, 2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851, 2:00pm
WSAT (Private Residence), 1439 Crestridge Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Young Israel of Shomrai Emunah of GW, 1132 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Young Israel of White Oak (Private Residence), 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 4:00 PM *culinary

Friday, September 11

Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville,MD 20852, 10:00am – 12:oopm
Beth El Hebrew, 3830 Seminary Rd, Alexandria VA 22304, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Ohev Sholom – Shepherd Park DC, 1600 Jonquil St, NW, Washington DC 20012, 11:30am – 1pm

Culinary Pickup Locations

Tuesday, September 8

Friendship Circle of MD, 105000 Burbank Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, Tuesday 9/8 & Wednesday 9/9 9:00am – 8pm *culinary
Shaare Tefila, 16620 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832 , Tuesday 9/8 1:00pm – 8:00pm & Wednesday 9/9 8:00am – 8:00pm *culinary

Wednesday, September 9

Agudas Achim, 2908 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302, 12:00pm – 5:00pm *culinary
Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA 2017, 1 4:00pm – 6:00pm *culinary
Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 11:00am – 5:00pm *culinary
Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St, Washington, DC 20012, 11:00am – 8:00pm *culinary

Thursday, September 10

Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 12:00pm – 6:00pm *culinary
Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, 12:00pm – 4:00pm *culinary
JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 9/10 11:30am – 4:30pm & 9/11 9:00am – 4:30pm *culinary
Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, 10:00am – 6:00pm *culinary
Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043, 11:30am *culinary
Young Israel of White Oak (Private Residence), 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 4:00 PM *culinary