Rosh Hashana Greetings - “Optimism and hope are not the same. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that, together, we can make the world better. It needs no courage to be an optimist, but it takes a great deal of courage to hope.” – Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - As we reflect on the past year, many will remember the pain and loss that Israel and the Jewish world have endured. Yet, in the face of these challenges, we have also witnessed remarkable displays of Jewish strength, resilience, unity and courage. - Hoping and working toward a better future has always been central to our faith. This is what we, as a community, do best—we honor the pain of the past while channeling our struggles into building better families, communities, and a better world. We don’t retreat in tough times. In fact, it is during these times that we discover our true strength—and this year, we’ve seen just what our community is made of. - Our deepest hope is that the coming year brings safety, health, peace, and the return of all the hostages. We wish you and your family Shana Tova - a happy and blessed New Year. - Rami Kleinmann and Monette Malewski