Diana Cole’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2025
Diana Cole shares her thoughts and inspiration for the new year.
As an American Jew, my heart is heavy, and I often feel powerless watching the pain and devastation in Israel and Gaza. To the families of the hostages please know that your loved ones are not forgotten. They are held in the prayers and hearts of people everywhere, including mine. And to the innocent people of Gaza, I ache for the suffering you face each day, and I long for a time when you can live in safety, dignity, and peace.
What I want most is what all humans want: for the hostages to come home, for children to grow up without fear, and for both people to live without endless cycles of loss.
My heart longs for compassion and courage to open the door to peace, so no more families must suffer.
L’Shana Tova, may the new year bring peace and blessings to Jews everywhere.
Diana Cole is the Community Coordinator for the Atlanta Jewish Times.
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