The Jewish Club kicked off the school year by introducing Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, during a community gathering led by the 2025–2026 student leaders. They shared the meaning behind the holiday, which begins in the Hebrew month of Tishrei and marks a time of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and hope for the year ahead.
Unlike January 1st celebrations, Rosh Hashanah is centered on introspection taking stock of the past year, seeking forgiveness, and setting intentions for growth. The students highlighted meaningful traditions like the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn), which serves as a powerful wake-up call to return to purpose, and symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey and round challah, representing sweetness and the cycle of life.
The celebration concluded with a live shofar blowing, offering a moving and authentic connection to the holiday’s themes of renewal, gratitude, and community.