Happy New Year to Us

@DianneN (247186)
United States
October 5, 2016 12:18pm CST
It wasn't such a good Jewish New Year this year for us. There were no New Year dinners that we were able to attend, so I made our own simple one. I went to our synagogue with a friend, but couldn't remain for the entire service. I had to return home to my husband, who still needs my help. My friend used his expensive ticket to be allowed into our synagogue. I didn't want her to pay me for it. I tried not to myLot on these high holy days, but spent my time reflecting on the past year and the new year. That made me feel better spiritually, but put me way behind in my notifications. I do hope this will prove to be a much better year and prayed for health, happiness, prosperity, and a sweet year ahead for family and friends. The photo is of my grandchildren and daughter-in-law before leaving for services at their synagogue in Manhattan.
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@Ronrybs (19306)
• London, England
5 Oct 16
Happy New Year. There seem to be lot of New Years I never knew about!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Oct 16
That seems strange that you haven't heard of Rosh Hashanah in London. Thanks.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Oct 16
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@Ronrybs (19306)
• London, England
5 Oct 16
@DianneN For some reason I've assumed it was on the calendar New Year
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Oct 16
It's okay not to myLot during those Holy days indeed , because at least you have enriched your spirituality . Would you mind if i ask what your religion is , my dear because your place of worship is called a synagogue .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Oct 16
@DianneN Oh i see . No , we don't have that here but i think i have come across that religion in some readings i did before .
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@TheHorse (218881)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Oct 16
@SIMPLYD There MUST be Jews in the Philippines! A Jewish friend of mine is thinking of moving there even now.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
I'm Jewish. Have you ever heard of Judaism in your country?
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@Juliaacv (51211)
• Canada
5 Oct 16
That's a great picture, that little grandson looks like such a little mini-man in his suit. I know that your life has taken quite a turn the past year, but God-willing, things will turn around.
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@Juliaacv (51211)
• Canada
5 Oct 16
@DianneN Dianne, I feel that its the years like you've had, as hard as they are, are sometimes what strengthens our bonds with out loved ones. But, now that you've had that nice "bonding time" its time for some good times for you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Oct 16
This has been an awful year. We're still waiting for it to turn around. Thanks about the picture. We had a good chuckle over it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
@Juliaacv Thanks, Julia. We are both well bonded by now! Lol!
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@TheHorse (218881)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Oct 16
We threw bread crumbs into a stream yesterday, symbolically saying goodbye to the things we hope will be better in our lives this year.
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@TheHorse (218881)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Oct 16
@DianneN Shabbat Shalom! I hope it's been a good Saturday.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Oct 16
@TheHorse Thank you! It was better than the last 6 Saturdays!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Hopefully, we will all have a much better year ahead!
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Oct 16
I hope it is a good year for you as well health wise for your whole family and your husband will soon be well. Very nice photo of your daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Let me understand - you need to pay a ticket to get into your synagogue for the service?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you. And yes, we have always had to purchase tickets for the high holy days. Sad, but true.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
@just4him Thank you. We need a good year.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Oct 16
@DianneN I hope you have a Happy New Year in every way.
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• United States
5 Oct 16
Happy New Year! May your prayers be answered in abundance! You have a beautiful family!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Oct 16
Aww, thank you! Hugs! It's been a tough year for us.
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• United States
6 Oct 16
@DianneN I'm sure next year will be much better.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
@Jeanniemaries I hope so! I'll remember your words!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Oct 16
I hope and pray the New Year will be so much better for you. But until things do improve... Hope those helped at least a little bit!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Lol! Thanks so much. They did help! Stay safe during the hurricane!!!!!
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
6 Oct 16
Shanah Tovah - Happy New Year to you and your family!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you! We certainly need a happier New Year around here!
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@Ranuka (273)
• India
5 Oct 16
Happu new year. My best wishes for you and your family.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Oct 16
Thank you very much.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Oct 16
Let us hope for a better and prosperous year.Your grands are so cute and lovely.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you, Erly! I appreciate your kind words.
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Oct 16
Happy New Year. Several of my friends and family members have also been celebrating the Jewish New Year. (We are a religiously mixed family.) I'm so sorry that your husband still needs your help and you have not been able to fully enjoy the holiday. I hope you have a much better year ahead. Don't worry about your notifications. That is the least of your concerns, I'm sure.
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• Laguna Woods, California
7 Oct 16
@DianneN - You've been in my thoughts and prayers this week. You have so much going on with your husband's health and your condo in Florida. I hope things get better for you soon!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane At therapy right now and having a chance to catch up. Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you! We have a religiously mixed family, too! It has been an awful year for us, and hopefully it will get better. It just has to. One can only take so much before having her second meltdown - lol!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Oct 16
A happy New Year to you. Hopefully next year will see bigger celebrations for you all.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you, Judy! Hopefully!!!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Oct 16
Your grandchildren are so cute; they look like you. I don't know that you are celebrating New Year in October. Is this the so-called Passover? Happy New Year to all of you!
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@TheHorse (218881)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Oct 16
Passover usually occurs around Easter. In Christian tradition, Jesus's Last Supper was a Passover dinner. Of course, Jesus was Jewish.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
You are so cute! It's not Passover, but Rosh Hashanah, our high holy days. Thank you about the kids and the Happy New Year!
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
6 Oct 16
Happy New Year to you and your family. You have a beautiful family. I hope everything will be okay soon.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Oct 16
Many thanks, Thelma.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
7 Oct 16
@DianneN You are welcome. Enjoy your weekend.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
6 Oct 16
I hope that you are able to have a good year this time around. Hopefully, nothing but good will come your way. I wish you all the best, and have a good new year.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Oct 16
Thank you! I think we've had our share of rotten luck this year.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
6 Oct 16
sorry the day wasn't as good as you would like but as long as everyone is ok that is good .. next New Year will be better
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Oct 16
Thanks, Bobby. We are hoping that's the case.
@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
7 Oct 16
Happy new year
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
7 Oct 16
@DianneN Hope the new year bring you better tidings :)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Oct 16
Thank you!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
6 Oct 16
A happy , healthy and peaceful new year to you all.Lovely photo
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Oct 16
Thank you!
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@teenspirit (1597)
• Israel
6 Oct 16
Happy new year! lovely picture
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• Agra, India
6 Oct 16
Happy new year to you and your family... I wish you all the good luck
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