"The mindset and the level of optimism and joy that we are able to generate on this day actually influences and impacts the outcome of how the rest of the year will be," Rabbi Potash said.
"All the experiences and stories and I would even say trauma that people have been feeling this whole year is really coming to a head over here, and people really just want to be together and reset the clock," said Rabbi Potash.
"More than doubled, about a 140% increase over the year prior. Where students were targeted in their schools and at their colleges, people in their workplaces," said the ADL's Marc Levine.
Despite the tough year many in his community have faced, Rabbi Potash says his congregation is determined to make this year's Rosh Hashanah celebrations joyful.
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