Rabbi Howard Morrison

It is said, though unproven, that a significant number of deaths takes place around the time of Holy Days on the Jewish calendar. Recently, our Beth Emeth family has been saddened by the passings of a number of long time members of our shul.

On the happier side, our shul has recently witnessed an abundance of Bar Mitzvahs, Aufrufs, and weddings as well. While many people understandably choose to participate via livestream, these lifecycle celebrations along with recent Shabbat attendance have shown a surge in more and more people attending shul. There simply is no replacement for physically sharing each other's presence in the context of community, public prayer, and socializing at a Kiddush.

In a matter of days, we will usher in the year of 5783. For those who are comfortable, I hope that you will consider joining us within the warm environment of Beth Emeth. This year, we are offering three diverse venues for spiritual fulfillment. Please check our High Holy Day section on our website for the details. In addition, we will gather together outdoors for Tashlich on the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

I look forward to celebrating my twenty-third Rosh Hashanah with my congregational family next week. I wish us all a year of good health, peace, sweetness, and prosperity.

Shana Tova U'Metuka,

Rabbi Howard Morrison