One of the more wonderful parts of being Jewish is living in "Jewish time." It's having Rosh Hashanah in September, instead of waiting four months to define the end of a hard year by bringing in the sweet promise of goodness and redemption.

As 5781 rolls over to 5782, we will all be looking to repeat some of the wishes that we had this time last year. 

• The wish for Covid-19 to stay put and not join us as a most unwelcome guest in the coming year.

• The wish for loved ones, friends and colleagues to be able to get through this hardship with both our physical and mental health intact....