Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“We will persevere with determination until we achieve all the war’s goals to secure our future in our wonderful land,” said the premier in a Rosh Hashana address.
“As the people of Israel gather around the holiday table, they will do so thanks to you,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
“Sometimes you innovate and sometimes you seek perfection,” Shani Seidman, of Manischewitz, told JNS.
“Food brings people together, and we need people to get together now more than ever,” Jason Stahl told JNS.
Worshipers also marked the dedication of a new Torah scroll and offered prayers for the hostages and for Israeli forces fighting in Gaza.
This year’s survey found that 91% of Israelis were satisfied with their lives.
“For many, being present in synagogue has become their way of pushing back against antisemitism,” said Rabbi Brian Strauss, who leads a Conservative synagogue in Houston.
“We need to be on a war footing to respond to the domestic terror threats that our faith communities are experiencing,” said Eric Fingerhut, head of the Jewish Federations of North America.
“Amidst a rising tide of antisemitism in our country, I’m praying for safety and prosperity for our Jewish community,” the New York City mayor told JNS.
It includes prayers and liturgical poems for the High Holidays, the Three Festivals and more, according to the Sephardic rite.
“At a time of rising levels of antisemitism and hate across America, public safety must be paramount,” Richard Hirschhaut, of the American Jewish Committee, told JNS.
“We feel very relieved that the village has reconsidered their denial and chosen to be inclusive in allowing our community to have our service in Leonard Park,” Rabbi Arik Wolf told JNS.
