A diverse perspective on Jewish culture, history, and life in Finland and around the world 

October 7, 2023, marked a turning point in the lives of Jews around the world, including here in Finland. For many of us, it feels as though we can divide our lives into two periods: the time before October 7, and the time after. The horrific attacks in Israel, the loss of innocent lives, and the suffering of the victims and their families touched us all deeply. The pain did not remain in Israel. It reached our homes, our families, our community, and our hearts here in Finlan

Dear community members, dear friends, Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. It is a time when we pause and look back – at what we have done, what we have learned, and what we can be grateful for. But at the same time, Rosh Hashana is above all about looking ahead. It invites us to ask: What kind of year do we want to create? What kind of community do we want to be? This year, that question feels particularly meaningful. We have turned a new page. We have just begun a new 120-y