It's a New Year for the Jewish people. If you feel old, consider this: We're embarking on the year 5,780! I know. It's a challenge to wrap my brain around this.
Because a fresh start is both feasible and welcome, though, I invite you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah* too.
Let's work towards a more peaceful, safe year across the globe.
Shana Tova! (Hebrew for "Happy New Year.")
*The start of the 10-day Jewish New Year. We dip apple slices in honey, then eat and enjoy, for a sweet new year.
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Here I am with two siblings in 1969 (Jewish New Year 5,730). My other brother, Jonathan, was a mere embryo. {Technology was a lot more primitive back then. Thus, he's not pictured. =)}
We wish you many moments of sweetness in the year ahead, along with greatly improved peace throughout the world.
Dawn (5), Glenn David (1.5), me (3.5)
Shana Tova to you and yours. This year, and every year.
ReplyDeleteShana Tova, Dear EC.
DeleteBeautiful photo from left to right. Now I'll attempt a wish from right to left: שנה טובה, רובין היקר! Uh oh, pooter won't do it right, so Happy New Year my dear Robyn, from all directions!
ReplyDeleteDang, that's very impressive, Geo. I'm ashamed to admit I don't even know what it means. Hebrew's a beautiful language, and you're a beautiful person, so I know it's a beautiful message.
DeleteMuch thanks, Geo. Shana Tova.
Is chocolate an important part of the celebration? If it isn't, then it should be.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
As my Bubbeh would say...nah, as I say: "Chocolate, it should be eaten all the time, it should."
DeleteLove ya.
You were cute!
ReplyDeleteAlmost six thousand years. That is Old Testament correct.
Ha. "Old Testament correct"- I like it Alex.
DeleteThank you.
Very cute. Blessing to you. We can always hope for peace. Take care and have a good week
ReplyDeleteHope and work for it, yes.
DeleteA great week to you, Joanne.
Awwww, so cute! And so nice to have a glimpse of you as a little girl! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debra.
DeleteWe were a cute bunch. =)
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLike me, I bet you've always been a little girl, right? LOL
I was born taller than mom. (That's what we should tell people who ask, right?)
DeleteThanks, Diane.
Happy New Year! Am I too late to dip the apples? I could use some sweetness in my life. I mean, I have plenty, but can never have enough.
ReplyDeleteWe can always use more sweetness, and no - definitely not today. Today is Rosh Hashanah. Apples must be dipped in honey. =)
DeleteWhat a sweet picture! Wishing peace to you and to our world. Happy New Year, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Connie.
DeleteHappy year 5780. Well at least with that picture we can tell you grew a little bit in height haha
ReplyDeleteA little. I grew more in waist and thickness though.
DeleteYou were just as cute then as you are now! Shalom, my friend!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks, Jono. B'shalom.
DeleteShana Tova! And happy chocolate anytime.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. Shana Tova and happy chocolate forever more. Smiles.
DeleteShana Tova! Have a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelly. I appreciate it.
DeleteOh I always thought it was Raw Show Shondra. Now it makes more sense.
ReplyDeleteActually, the ancient Hebrews called it "Roach Ha Shlmeil." Go figure, PTM.
DeleteAw sweet photo! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosey.
DeleteHugs.
Shana Tova, sorry I’m a bit belated! Does chocolate go with honey and apples?
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