Congregation Beth Israel will begin the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) with an outdoor service in West Hartford’s historic Elizabeth Park. The service is family-friendly, free and open to the public. “Rosh Hashanah in the Park” is an annual event that attracts hundreds of guests from the West Hartford Jewish community and surrounding areas. Rosh Hashanah is Hebrew for “head of the year,” and marks the new year according to the Hebrew calendar. One of the Jewish “High Holy Days”, Rosh Hashanah is a joyful celebration which includes the sounding of the shofar, a bugle-like instrument made from a ram’s horn, announcing the beginning of the “Days of Awe” between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Led by CBI Rabbis, the service features lively singing and music with guitar, clarinet and drums. ASL interpretation will be provided for the deaf. In case of inclement weather, this service will move to the synagogue.