The Jewish community in Waterloo region will mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, beginning Friday evening. Holiday to provide 'inner strength'The isolation of the partial COVID-19 shutdown this year was difficult for many people in the community, Goldman said. It was important, he said, to find ways for the community to gather together for Rosh Hashanah while staying safe. She noted that Rosh Hashanah is a time when people typically make a point of attending synagogue, even if they don't go the rest of the year. Hope and optimismIn Jewish tradition, Goldman says Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the day God created Adam and Eve, the first human beings.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2020 09:00 UTC