L’shana Tova to Our Neighbors Celebrating Rosh Hashanah 2012
Rosh Hashanah began at sundown Sunday and ends at sundown Tuesday, Sept. 18
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days. Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement, (this year on Sept. 25-26) marks the culmination of the High Holy Days. This year's Rosh Hashanah celebration began Sunday night and ends Tuesday at sundown. Mayor Vincent Gray recognized the High Holy Days with remarks released Friday: “I would like to offer my fondest greetings to the District’s Jewish community as the High Holy Days begin. The period that begins with Rosh Hashanah and culminates with Yom Kippur is a time to reflect on the Jewish principle of tikkun olam – repairing the world through acts of service, justice and kindness – and to resolve to lead our lives anew with a focus on doing justice and loving …
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