Many of you have shared your enthusiasm and excitement about the Synagogue's plans for the Days of Awe and I want to echo that excitement. Our services and programs throughout the High Holidays will be inspiring and meaningful as we examine who we wish to be, both individually and collectively, in the new year. I hope you will be an active part of our worship and our conversations. Our community is strengthened by the presence and the voice of each and every one of us.
The new year is a time to reflect on the past year and commit to an even better future. For some, 5777 has included heartbreaking loss, disappointment, and pain. May 5778 be a year of increased strength, health, and hope, personally and communally. For some, 5777 included wonderful simchas, accomplishments, and joys. May 5778 be a year of continued wholeness, and be filled with opportunities to share that wholeness with those who feel broken. And may we all recognize our interconnectedness, and be there for one another in times of joy, in times of sadness, and when faced with injustice.
I look forward to seeing you, and to having the opportunity to personally wish you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy, and sweet new year.
Rabbi Ariana Silverman