Simanim Dome with Pomegranate Accent
There’s something about a wax seal that instantly adds a polished, elegant finishing touch. For Rosh Hashanah, we gave this timeless detail a festive twist by shaping each wax seal to resemble a pomegranate.
You can also create an apple by adding two small green wax leaves at the top instead of the pomegranate crown. Both designs are surprisingly simple to make and add a beautiful, meaningful accent to seating cards, simanim domes, or anything on your Yom Tov table.
We’re excited to have this creative Rosh Hashanah idea featured this year in Mishpacha’s Family Table Magazine!
Simanim Dome with Pomegranate Accent
A simple simanim dome becomes extra special with a pomegranate wax seal. It’s an easy way to dress up your simanim while coordinating them beautifully with your Rosh Hashanah table.
The pomegranate accent adds a beautiful finishing touch while tying into the traditional simanim of Rosh Hashanah.
Use the Wax Seals for Seating Cards
The same pomegranate or apple wax seals can also be used as Rosh Hashanah seating cards. Add each guest’s initial to the center of the wax seal and place one at each setting for a simple, personalized finishing touch.
Use pomegranate seals for one look, or create apple seals with little green leaves for another Rosh Hashanah-inspired option.
More Creative Rosh Hashanah Ideas
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our creative Rosh Hashanah seating card ideas for more beautiful ways to personalize each place setting.
And don’t miss our creative simanim ideas for unique and meaningful ways to incorporate the traditional simanim into your Rosh Hashanah table and menu.
You Will Need
plastic plate with dome for simanim
assorted simanim
pomegranate wax seal (direction below)
glue dot
Directions for Pomegranate Wax Seal:
- Place a wax stick into your wax seal gun and allow it to heat completely.
- Lay a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface.
- Squeeze a puddle of wax onto the parchment paper.
- Add a small amount of extra wax at the top of the puddle to form the crown of the pomegranate.
- Work quickly while the wax is still soft: Use a wooden skewer to gently shape and define the crown.
- Immediately press your wax seal stamp into the center of the wax to create an initial, if desired.
- Allow the wax to cool completely before carefully removing it from the parchment paper.
Directions for Simanim Dome:
Prepare the dome. Arrange your assorted simanim inside the plastic plate with dome.
Add the wax seal. Use a glue dot to attach the pomegranate wax seal to the top of the dome.
Photography by Hudi Greenberger
This article originally appeared in Family First
