A better friend, partner and person. That is what Lynda Siegal wants to be going into the Jewish New Year.”Not making assumptions or just jumping in with my opinion, but listening more,” said Siegal. “I want to be more thoughtful and caring, and be a better companion.”On Tuesday, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Vermont’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation, welcomed their community to Burlington’s ECHO Center to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the first of the high holy days. They provided nearly 100 of their peers with a chance to share stories and what they hope to accomplish in the next year.”I think I’m hoping to travel a lot,” said Naomi Barell, the director of youth education at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. “I think it’s important to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the things that are going well in your life and try to do what you can to improve the things that aren’t.” Some showed up with their whole families after they got to pull their kids from the classroom a little earlier than usual. A push the Essex Westford School District has been trying to make to account for all faiths when creating their school calendars. On Tuesday, afternoon activities were canceled for the district.”Our calendars in school districts have a lot of days off that have been off for many years,” said EWSD Director of Equity and Inclusion Erin Maguire. “It’s important that multiple religions that students practice in our district are also recognized.”Rosh Hashanah is a two-day observance. On Wednesday, Ohavi Zedek is holding another service ahead of the next Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, next week.The synagogue is partnering up with Feeding Champlain Valley through the Jewish holidays for a food drive. They are accepting canned goods and baby products. Drop-offs are next week at 188 North Prospect Street in Burlington.
A better friend, partner and person. That is what Lynda Siegal wants to be going into the Jewish New Year.
“Not making assumptions or just jumping in with my opinion, but listening more,” said Siegal. “I want to be more thoughtful and caring, and be a better companion.”
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On Tuesday, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Vermont’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation, welcomed their community to Burlington’s ECHO Center to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the first of the high holy days. They provided nearly 100 of their peers with a chance to share stories and what they hope to accomplish in the next year.
“I think I’m hoping to travel a lot,” said Naomi Barell, the director of youth education at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. “I think it’s important to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the things that are going well in your life and try to do what you can to improve the things that aren’t.”
Some showed up with their whole families after they got to pull their kids from the classroom a little earlier than usual. A push the Essex Westford School District has been trying to make to account for all faiths when creating their school calendars. On Tuesday, afternoon activities were canceled for the district.
“Our calendars in school districts have a lot of days off that have been off for many years,” said EWSD Director of Equity and Inclusion Erin Maguire. “It’s important that multiple religions that students practice in our district are also recognized.”
Rosh Hashanah is a two-day observance. On Wednesday, Ohavi Zedek is holding another service ahead of the next Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, next week.
The synagogue is partnering up with Feeding Champlain Valley through the Jewish holidays for a food drive. They are accepting canned goods and baby products. Drop-offs are next week at 188 North Prospect Street in Burlington.
