SHANAH TOVAH U’METUKAH — 5787 As the sun sets today, Friday, 11 September 2026, we enter 1 Tishrei 5787 and welcome Rosh Hashanah — the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah 5787 begins at sundown today and continues through Sunday nightfall. The biblical roots of this sacred season remind us of a day of rest, remembrance and the sounding of the trumpet before the Lord — a holy convocation calling the heart back to God. De Leviticus 23:23–25 | Numbers 29:1 May the sound of the shofar awaken in us a deeper faith, a renewed heart and a greater commitment to peace, reconciliation, wisdom and purpose. On this meaningful occasion, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of Israel, Jewish communities around the world, the Embassy of the State of Israel in Nairobi — which also serves Tanzania — and to all our friends and partners who continue to build bridges of friendship, faith, understanding and cooperation between our nations and peoples. May 5787 be a year of peace over Jerusalem, peace over Israel, peace throughout our region, and peace among nations. May it be a year of renewed relationships, open doors, fruitful partnerships, divine wisdom and abundant blessings. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” — Psalm 122:6 Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! May you be inscribed for a good and sweet year. With prayers and warm regards, #ShanahTovah #RoshHashanah #RoshHashanah5787 #Israel #Jerusalem