I extend my best wishes to the Jewish-Australian community as you join the Jewish community around the world in celebrating Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah is a special time of celebration for Jewish Australians to come together in prayer, to hear the sounding of the shofar and share in challah and apples dipped in honey in hopes of a good and sweet new year. May the coming days be ones of reflection on the past year and a celebration of the opportunities and personal growth that a new year brings.
Our diversity is what unites us as a society and I take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions, hard work and dedication of over 100,000 Jewish Australians that contribute to the successes of our culturally diverse nation.
As you come together to celebrate I wish you all a peaceful and joyous Rosh Hashanah.
Shana Tova U'Metukah!
ANDREW GILES
