The New Year 5784 arrives this evening!
by Bob Schwartz
Pure and light like God’s angel,
In the hand, the sail and flag,
Loaded full with blessings
The New Year is arriving now!
The New Year 5784 on the Hebrew calendar begins this evening at sundown.
A traditional greeting is l’shana tova tikateivu (May you be inscribed for a good year [in the Book of Life]).
This begins the ten days of the High Holidays, aka the Days of Awe. It ends with Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement, the Day of Repentance.
Solemnity, introspection and commitment to betterment is paired with wishes for a sweet year. Although it is also considered the birthday of the world, there is no birthday cake. There are candles, and also the tradition of eating apples dipped in honey.
Let us all wish better for ourselves and everyone and, more than that, let us do whatever we can, big or small, to help make better happen.
L’shana tova!
Bob Schwartz 