Why you should throw pebbles instead of bread for tashlich

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ask-the-expert-using-bread-alternatives-for-tashlich/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-jewish-atonement-ritual-not-the-chicken-one-gets-an-eco-friendly-makeover/

https://yuobserver.org/2023/10/enough-with-the-bread/

https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2017/03/27/stop-feeding-ducks-bread/

tl;dr bread is unhealthy for birds and grows dangerous mold and bacteria in the water. Put some pebbles or fallen leaves in your pockets on your way to the water to use instead.

Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯🍏🐝