From Dalia Rosenthal (our Hebrew School Director):
The High Holidays are a time
of introspection and reflection. As
the leaves begin to turn and the
days grow shorter, our thoughts
turn to the year that is ending, the
lessons we have learned, and how
we can begin anew and make our
lives better. Building a sense of
connection to our community and
becoming more familiar and more
comfortable with the symbols and
rituals can personalize the High
Holidays and make them so much
more meaningful.
When I was a child growing
up in Israel, we could feel the
holidays approaching. The atmosphere
changed. Preparations began
at home; the street markets
abounded with honey and new
fresh fruits, Lulavim and Etrogim.
Sukkot were erected on the roofs,
and the hustle and bustle of the
pre-holiday preparations made us
all “get the feeling” and get into
the holiday mood. We were one
community, one people looking
forward to that sweet taste, hoping
it would linger forever.
Let us all welcome and enjoy
our holiday season. Marv and I
wish you a healthy, happy sweet
year.
Shanah Tova Umetukah!
