Rosh Hashana with Michael Gordon

On September 28, Kos & Kaos welcomed the new Jewish year with a vibrant and deeply meaningful Rosh Hashanah celebration — an evening that blended reflection, tradition, and community in the way that has become our signature.

Around 45 of us gathered to mark the beginning of a new cycle, and the evening opened with a rich and thought-provoking talk by Rabbi Gordon from London. His reflections on renewal, responsibility, and the inner work of the High Holidays set the tone for the night, offering depth and grounding before the festivities unfolded.

From there, the atmosphere shifted into something beautifully alive. There was singing around the piano, spontaneous harmonies, quiet conversations in corners, and the unmistakable thrill of the shofar — a sound that brought the room together in a shared moment of intention and reset.

We dipped apples into honey, tasted dishes that members had prepared with love, and passed around a bottle of Arak that added a playful spirit to the evening. The food, the stories, and the familiar rituals made the celebration feel both timeless and very much our own.

Most of all, the night was about togetherness — the warmth of being in a room where people feel safe, curious, and connected. It was a joyful, magical beginning to the year, filled with hope, laughter, and the quiet sense that we are building something meaningful together.

We left the evening energized, grateful, and ready for the year ahead — with more light, more courage, and more Kos & Kaos.