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[Dom23]

I just wanted to wish those who celebrate this Holiday, a very happy and prosperous New Year!!! L'Shana Tova!!!

[beach-mom]

@Dom23 - Happy New Year to you @Dom23 and everyone else of the Jewish faith!  I will say a prayer for a wonderful year ahead for everyone!   

[Starpolisher]

L'Shana Tova!!!

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[raspberrygal]

[meallen616]

[Flying Dove]

HAPPY ROSH HASHANAH TO MY JEWISH FRIENDS!   

[Shanus]

It means so much, especially this year with all going on, to have our holiday recognized. We walked into services last night flanked by police, First Responders and a row of police cars blocking the entrance. We had to show ID and be let in the door. They had a list of those who had called ahead to attend services and name not on that list, no passing through the door. There were too many empty seats when usually the Temple is full and standing room only in the back. Everyone was on edge and kept looking around over their shoulders. There has always been police presence even just for Friday Night services, but this year, there was definitely an air of fear. We've had police nearby for many years, but not in complete uniform, hands near their guns and ready to respond to any threat. The short "party" with traditional foods afterwards was canceled to usher everyone out of the building more quickly. We'll pray from home today and not attend services. 

Next week is Yom Kippur and I'm not sure I'm comfortable attending since it's the most religious holiday of the year and usually the Temple has a waiting list and 2 services to accomodate evveryone. 

Thanks so much again for the recognition in these testing times. 

With love, Shanus

[redbird]

@Shanus I am a Christian and what you described is heartbreaking to me. There is no place for this antisemitism in the USA. My father fought in WW2 and was in a unit called the liberators which went into the camps and rescued the people held there. Those images haunted him the rest of his life. I pray this cycle of intolorence ends for all our sakes.May God bless you.

[just bee]

[Shanus]

@redbird   Thanks for your reply. It means a lot to me.