A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
Friday evening was the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. People in Jewish communities across the Bay Area gathered for prayers and celebration. In the Oakland Hills, there was a unique celebration, where families spoke about their hopes for the new year. A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
"It's a beautiful place to celebrate the new year and It's really amazing to have so many Jewish people in one place outside enjoying things together so really happy to celebrate," said Margot Schmorak, who came from San Francisco with her children. Serena's mother Sue Reinhold and step-mother Rabbi Deborah Newbrun listened to Serena's idea and decided to gather outdoors with some close friends.
"It's a way to help people bring out their soul, connect with the messages of the holiday so that they can be transformed by the gift and the technology that Judaism gives us to renew our lives," said Rabbi Newbrun. Brysk says the Jewish Community Federation, has been helping Jewish groups do security checks to make them safer during this holy time, as people reflect on ways to make the world and new year better.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Sell Rosh Hashanah, buy Yom Kippur' stock-market pattern is just a calendar eventThese two holidays typically occur during September -- the worst-performing month of the year.
Read more »
Rosh Hashanah 2023: What is it? How long does it last? Here’s what you need to know.Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, marks one of Judaism's holiest days.
Read more »
Kugel to brisket: Find delicious Rosh Hashanah dishes around townHonor the Jewish New Year with an evening at A.O.C., Akasha, or another Southern California gem.
Read more »
Chef Pati Jinich shares Mexican-Jewish mashup recipes for Rosh Hashanah, Hispanic Heritage MonthAward-winning chef, author and TV host Pati Jinich shared three recipes that are a mashup of her Jewish and Mexican cultures.
Read more »