Sept 11, 2026 – Rosh Hashanah
Day of Remembrance, Day of Rest: A Prayer
for Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat
With the arrival of Shabbat and the New Year, let us reflect on the two sacred times sharing one day.
Shabbat celebrates the completion of creation.
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the birthday of the world.
Shabbat is known as a day of rest.
Rosh Hashanah is known as a day of remembrance.
Shabbat invites us to cherish liberty through cessation of work.
Rosh Hashanah urges us to accept responsibility through the work of repentance.
May the light of both days illuminate our journey.
May the wine of both days sweeten our lives.
May the challah of both days nourish our souls.
May the song of both days fill our ears.
May the prayer of both days be answered.
And may both days bless us with peace.
Shanah Tovah and Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi David Wirtschafter