Try to remember…

Shana Tova!  Happy New Year!!

September brought many holidays…

…and the promise of a wonderful new year, 5771

For the past decade, I have had the privilege to lead Rosh Hashone and Yom Kippur observances at the Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring.  As always, the services brought people from many different places together, including my own family who was visiting from Beit Zeit, Israel.  Workmen’s Circle President, Robert Kaplan spoke about getting involved in our progressive Jewish community, and Elliot Weinstein, a 16 year old graduate of the WC/AR Midtown Shule shared his unique and insightful perspectives on growing up influenced by an ancient tradition in the 21st Century.   About 95 people attended each service, and together we shared the laughter and tears of the past year – and our prayers for a prosperous and peaceful new year.

Singin' in the Sukkah!

As an added bonus, this year I was finally home to enjoy the Manhattan Plaza Sukkah Party, right in our own backyard!  MP residents, Bob and Shera Nusbaum have been leading this amazing annual celebration for twenty-two years, and each year about a thousand MP residents (yes, you read that right–1000!!) join in the fun and mitzvot of eating in the Sukkah.  West Side Jewish Center’s Rabbi Jason Herman came for a visit and spoke about the special significance of Sukkot, and everyone enjoyed musical performances by fellow resident klezmorim – including Bob & Shera, Aaron Alexander, Spencer Chandler, Mike Ritz and little ol’ me!!  S’a mekhaye!!

Wishing you all a year of health, happiness and peace.

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