Women's League

Wishing you a sweet and hopeful new year! A Rosh Hashanah message from the President

Dear members of our beloved community,

As the sun sets on Monday, September 22, 2025, marking the beginning of Rosh Hashanah and the start of the year 5786, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This sacred holiday is not just a time to celebrate a new year, but a profound opportunity for reflection, renewal, and hope.

The past year has, in many ways, been a challenge. The world outside our doors has grown louder and more complex, filled with moments that have tested our sense of security and purpose. But as the sound of the shofar calls to us, it serves as a powerful reminder to awaken from our slumber and remember what truly matters: our collective strength and our shared commitment to one another.

This is the season of renewal, a time to look inward at our own lives and outward at the world we are helping to build. In the spirit of tikkun olam, the repairing of our world, let us recommit to the small but mighty actions that create a more just and compassionate community. Let us choose hope over indifference, connection over isolation, and action over despair It.

This is a time for new beginnings. We invite you to find your place within our congregational family. Whether it is through an existing committee, a new initiative you are passionate about, or simply joining us for a Shabbat service, your presence strengthens our community. This congregation thrives because of your passion, your energy, and your willingness to show up for one another.

On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I thank our dedicated clergy, staff, and countless volunteers who give so generously of their time and spirit. You are the backbone of our congregation, and we are grateful for your unwavering dedication.

May this new year, 5786, be a time of peace for Israel and for the world. May it bring us all closer to our dreams and closer to one another.

We look forward to celebrating and praying with you throughout the High Holy Days.

L'Shanah Tovah Umetukah! May you be inscribed for a good and sweet year.

Warmly,

Josephine Casillas

President, Cuban Hebrew Congregation / Temple Beth Shmuel