Rabbi Zachary Zysman emphasized the significance of the High Holy Days this year, particularly in light of the tragic events of October 7, asking, 'What is our responsibility to each other?' This question resonates more deeply as we reflect on life, death, and community during this solemn period.
In the wake of the tragic October 7 attacks, Zysman described the atmosphere at Loyola Marymount as one of introspection, noting, 'The phrases Who shall live? and Who shall die? take on a deeper resonance this year, shaping our prayers and reflections during the High Holy Days.'
Zysman, serving a small but tight-knit Jewish community on campus, highlighted the importance of personal devotion and community support during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, saying, 'These days will be less about education and more about personal and communal religious devotion for our students, as we navigate through grief and remembrance.'
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