Ever wondered why wish each other a Good and a Sweet new year?
I'll keep it short and sweet - just like our outdoor services tomorrow will be.
You can have something that is good, but not sweet. Think medicine.
You can have sweet that isn't good. Think that double-sized slice of chocolate cake at the smorgasbord after having consumed a Rosh Hashanah brisket dinner.
We trust that everything Hashem does is for the good. We don't always feel the goodness. Other things are enjoyable, yet they aren't necessarily aligned with our values.
We wish each other a year that is both good and sweet. In perfect harmony. May it be sweet. May it be healthy. May it be joyous. May it be successful. May it be full of love. May it be a year that all our prayers are answered in the most beautiful way, and may we celebrate together in Jerusalem.