Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis shares warm Rosh Hashanah wishes with everyone celebrating the Jewish New Year

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis is extending his best wishes to members of the Jewish community as Rosh Hashanah begins, marking the start of the Jewish New Year and the High Holy Days.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown and opens a period of reflection that continues through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The 10-day period is an important time in the Jewish tradition, bringing a focus on renewal, faith and the opportunity for a fresh start.

The holiday is also a time for celebration. Families and communities come together to welcome the new year while reflecting on the experiences of the year that has passed. It offers an opportunity to think about personal values and the relationships that are important in everyday life.

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The message from the city also highlights themes that can reach beyond religious traditions. The season of reflection encourages people to look inward and consider what matters most, including faith, family, friends and the wider community.

As residents begin the new year, the City of Fort Lauderdale is offering wishes for peace, good health, happiness and hope. The message recognizes the significance of the holiday for those celebrating and emphasizes the positive ideas associated with the start of a new year.

“On behalf of the City of Fort Lauderdale, I extend my sincere best wishes to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah.”

Trantalis also closed the message with a traditional greeting for the holiday.

“Shana Tova U’Metuka!”

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Rosh Hashanah begins the 10 days leading to Yom Kippur, making it both a celebration and a period of spiritual preparation. The days are traditionally associated with reflection, renewal and looking ahead to the year to come.

For those observing the holiday, the beginning of Rosh Hashanah provides a chance to gather with loved ones, reflect on the past and welcome a new year with hope. Fort Lauderdale’s message joins those celebrations by wishing the community a peaceful and healthy year ahead.

The mayor’s message comes as Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, welcoming a new year and a season centered on reflection, renewal and connection.