The Jewish High Holy Days begin at sundown this Sabbath evening as our elder brothers in faith commence the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.



John Cardinal O'Connor, archbishop of New York, wrote on this day in 1999: The Jewish High Holy days come once again, reminding our world of who created it, who blesses it with life and who judges it in his merciful justice. G-d who gives all humanity the dignity of being made in his image, has chosen Israel as his particular people that they may be an example of faithfulness for all the nations of the earth. With sincere love and true admiration for your fidelity to the Covenant, I am happy once again to send my greetings for a blessed New Year.



L'shanah tovah tikotevu!