Marcus Brodzki’s Rosh Hashanah Message for 2024
Marcus Brodzki shares his thoughts and inspiration for the Jewish New Year.
The High Holy Days are a religious oasis, frozen in time, and steeped in tradition, ritual, and music. Around the world the Jewish people regardless of language or level of observance recall the tune of Avinu Malkeinu on Rosh Hashanah (unless it falls on Shabbat) and the Kol Nidre on Yom Kippur. The communal experience reciting ancient prayers brings us all together.
These holidays are a time to connect with others in our community who we don’t see regularly and gives us the opportunity to process the joys, sorrows, and challenges that we face as individuals and as a community.
As for the future, I expect that our holiday observances will continue to be rooted in tradition but adapting as needed for the community as it evolves.
May each of you have a happy, healthy, and sweet new year. L’shana Tova Umetuka
Marcus Brodzki is a professional poker player and engaged board member of both B’nai B’rith and Jewish National Fund.
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