In celebration of Rosh Hashanah, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement:

“On Rosh Hashanah, our Jewish friends and family gather to reflect on the past and celebrate the year to come. The start of the Jewish New Year marks renewal, forgiveness, and belief in a brighter future. Across the country and around the world, Jewish communities will join together to honor traditions like dipping apples in honey, symbolizing the hope for a sweet new year. 

“As Jewish people look ahead to the upcoming year, we also recognize that this Rosh Hashanah comes as we approach the first anniversary of the brutal terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, and in the midst of escalating violence. Families are recognizing this holiday without their loved ones who were taken hostage or killed at the hands of Hamas. We mourn the lives of those we lost, and promise to carry their memories with us. 

“While this Rosh Hashanah offers a time of reflection, it’s also a reminder of the Jewish community’s resilience. Today marks the 5785th year on the Jewish calendar, underscoring the Jewish people’s unbreakable strength and spirit. Shana Tova and a sweet new year to all who celebrate.”