It has been a while since I shared my thoughts with all of you directly. First, I want to thank everyone who reached out to congratulate me on my Simon Rockower Awards and my new expanded role as Director of Communications for the Federation. Second, and even more important, I want to draw your attention to some other exciting changes coming our way. You probably noticed our new logo and banner. The new look to The Observer is one we are thrilled about and in the coming months we will also be launching a new website with some great features to keep you all informed with the latest news from our community. We are also working on creating a Sunday morning newsletter filled with interesting stories from Jewish communities around the US and the world. To be included in the weekly email, please send your email address to me at: barbaradab@jewishnashville.org.

I also want to wish you and yours a happy, healthy, sweet New Year and may you all be sealed in the Book of Life.

Shana Tova,

Barbara