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 "Leshana
tova tikatevu vetihatenu!" wished the community members everybody
on the day of Rosh-ha-Shannah celebration.
 Well-dressed
smiling Jews gathered to celebrate Rosh-ha-Shannah in the spacious Hesed
hall. Volunteers and Hesed orchestra welcomed them. Bright posters, colored
balloons and ribbons reflected the cheerful mood of the Astana Jewish
community.
Three generations of the Jews gathered round the festive table.
Everybody listened to the stories about Rosh-ha-Shannah traditions. A
respected member of the community Elena Veizman lit up the candles. After
that everybody tasted apples and honey. A fish's head was at the head
of the table.
 Representatives
of local authorities wished the community many nice and warm words. Special
attention was given to children. Songs and poems performed by them left
nobody indifferent. An interesting quiz helped the children to demonstrate
their knowledge of Rosh-ha-Shannah customs.
And of course there was dancing. Soon the whole audience joined
the young dancers in freilechs. Shana Tova!
Elena Levina
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