Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and t'shuvah. We review our actions during the past year, and we look for ways to improve ourselves, our communities, and our world in the year to come.

The holiday marks the beginning of a 10-day period, known as the Yamim Nora-im (“Days of Awe” or “High Holidays”), ushered in by Rosh HaShanah and culminating with Yom Kippur (the “Day of Atonement”). Rosh HaShanah is widely observed by Jews throughout the world, often with prayer and reflection in a synagogue. There also are several holiday rituals observed at home.

Rosh HaShanah is celebrated on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which – because of differences in the solar and lunar calendar – corresponds to September or October on the Gregorian or secular calendar. Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet NewYear.

Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh HaShanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

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·       Install handicap accessible concrete walkway along the side of building to patio and fill in needed areas in front

·       Install pavilion over concrete patio

·       Install outdoor kitchen with sink and propane BBQ

·       Install Star of David shaped memorial rose garden and handicap accessible pathway leading to it

·       Purchase and install storage shed for outdoor folding chairs and umbrellas

·       Purchase outdoor folding chairs

·       Install raised vegetable garden beds

·       Refurbish flower garden area in front of building

·       Install plaque honoring all donors that contributed to the land purchase and backyard development

·       Diamond     $10,000+

·       Platinum     $5,000+

·       Gold              $2,500+

·       Silver            $1,000+

·       Bronze          $500+

·       Copper         $100+

·       Other            ____

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