Sunday evening marks the start of Rosh Hashana, the beginning of the Jewish calendar year 5776. Our offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
As I have explained in previous years, Rosh Hashana [literally, the “head” of the year], starts a 10 day period of personal reflection quite different from the partying that characterizes December 31. The blast of the shofar [ram’s horn] in our synagogues signals a time of personal and communal introspection, examining the deeds of the past year and looking forward to a year of improvement ahead.
In writing this blog, and my Twitter feed, it has always been my intent to challenge readers to look at issues from a different perspective. If I have failed and inadvertently caused hurt through my words, I am sorry; allow me to express my regret.
The year ahead will see changes in Canada’s communications industry. Regardless of whether our Prime Minister wears a tie that is blue, orange or red, we already know there will be a new Minister of Industry named later this fall, bringing a new vision to guide the policy development for our dynamic sector. There are many opportunities to improve the communications landscape in the coming year.
May the year 5776 be marked by good health, by personal and professional growth and may it be a year of peace.