The Rosh Hashanah holiday is not celebrated with revelry. It is a solemn time of introspection for taking stock of who we are and who we want to be. And it is a time of shehechiyanu as we are particularly grateful to be able to celebrate this holiday during this difficult year.
Freedom has been a treasured watchword of the United States. In this time of Covid-19, national introspection is also vital. As we tear down the dysfunctional from the top in the hopes of rebuilding our institutions, each of us must work on our own personal responsibilities to build a more just and robust society.
I would like to wish you all a Shana Tova – a Happy New Year!