A Rosh Hashanah message from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Shanah Tovah u’metukah—a sweet and happy new year—to our Australian Jewish community as you mark your precious season of High Holy Days.
Anthony Albanese
For generations, Australian Jewish communities have united in the traditions of faith. Sustained and strengthened by continuity, you have shared in the struggles and triumphs of our nation and enriched the culture and society we cherish.
Australia is home not only to the world’s oldest continuing culture but communities who bring their beliefs and experiences from around the world. From this, we find the enduring value of our pluralism—in the great spectrum of Australia’s religious and cultural diversity, we find our strength.
After two years of Chagim disrupted by border closures and lockdowns, I’m delighted that this year heralds a return to families and friends coming together in synagogues and around meal tables.
Your spirit of unity and community will continue to be a light to Australia as we face a year filled with new opportunities and challenges.
May this season and year ahead be as sweet as the symbolic apple dipped in honey.
