At this time of year, we wake up and remember that in addition to all of our other affiliations and passions, we belong to the Jewish People. At this time of year, Jews throughout the world are coming together to celebrate Life and the possibility of positive change, for ourselves (tikkun hanefesh) and for the world (tikkun olam). Embracing the Jewish parts of ourselves and being engaged with the local Jewish community supports our humanity and strengthens our connection to all who dwell on earth – human, animal, plant, mineral. The High Holidays are a time to be together, reflect, yearn, return to our most essential selves.
