The idea percolated among some Jewish congregations and organizations in Manhattan to come together for a communal multi-faith shedding ritual, a second-day Tashlich, particularly in support of immigrants.
So on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, at the far reaches of Stuyvesant Cove Park, on the East River near East 20th Street, faithful members of the community joined with those who wanted and needed a casting off of social and political compromises and wrongs. Young and old, all assembled, committed to social justice.
Rabbi Lau-Lavi reminded all, “These are the days we remember the creation of the world and we are responsible for all members of the world. All of us are refugees. This is one of the biggest challenges on the planet.”
