Over the last difficult year, as Jewish Greens, we have stood side by side with our communities, pledging to put the evils of the past behind us and work with them to create a more peaceful future.
We cheered as 14 years of Conservative government came to an end, and four new Green MPs were elected with the ambition, energy and determination to create a brighter tomorrow.
Yet, in the worst way, our long and historic past has stayed with us, as we witnessed with horrific violence against Jews and by Jews. This year we gather for the High Holy Days in communities that feel more uncertain, more pessimistic and less safe.
Therefore, we do what our ancestors have done in countless generations past on Rosh HaShanah: we pause on the mountain with Abraham, we heed Eli’s advice to take time to listen for the word of G-d, and reflect with Jonah in the Whale.
Then, restored, we stand with our communities, renewing our hopes and aims for better days to come. We wish all of you a sweet New Year.
Shana Tova!
