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Happy Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving Season of Gratitude, Connection and Care

by Office of Communications & Marketing - November 26 , 2025

As the fall leaves settle over Brooklyn and the season of gratitude arrives, we pause to reflect that what truly binds us together is our shared humanity, our sense of purpose, and the community we create through care and connection.

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Yom Kippur

In observance of Yom Kippur

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025

This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Coming ten days after Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur brings the High Holy Days to a close with a time of deep reflection, prayer, and atoneme...

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Rosh Hashanah

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 22 , 2025

As the sun sets this evening, Jewish communities will gather to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and one of the High Holy Days in the Hebrew calendar. It is a time to reflect on the past year, renew our hopes, and look forward with resolve...

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Tags: Commemorative Months, Events, Holidays