Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Friday, September 11, 2026.
Ordering starts August 14. Bakery products available beginning August 24.

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 holiday menu items will be available at Rosh Hashanah community pickup dates. Culinary items are limited at community pickup locations.

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 Entree

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

Brisket Entree

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

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 caramelized 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 Entree (V)
Serves 4, 8 oz pp • $45
Apple Cider & Honey Mustard Salmon (GF, NF)
Serves 12, 3 lbs, 4 oz 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