Happy New Year 5779

Tonight, September 9, our Jewish friends around the world will celebrate the joyous beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year according to the ancient Hebrew calendar. It is the year 5779, which represents how many years ago Adam and Eve left Eden. This celebration will end at nightfall on September 12, and it is the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. To all of the Jewish families gathered with friends and loved ones, we wish you a year filled with every blessing of peace, joy, and safety. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob continue to fill your homes with laughter and shield you from every enemy, and this is our prayer for every person this Rosh Hashanah: "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."" Numbers 6:24-26 I pray God will bless each and every one of you with abundant joy, prosperity, health, and divine favor in the coming year as you continue to show your love and friendship to one another. To you and to all our Jewish friends, we wish you Shana Tova! (Happy New Year!)