Rosh Hashanah marked in Winnipeg amid rising tensions in Israel [Video]

Wednesday marks Rosh Hashanah – a fresh new year on the Jewish calendar. But for some in the community, the day feels a little different as tensions in Israel escalate.

Sharing apples and honey is one way Diandra Etkin is marking Rosh Hashanah – the new year on the Jewish calendar.

“A crisp, sort of clean new slate,” she said, calling this high holiday a time for prayer and reflection.

This year her family and friends in Israel are on her mind. At last check, all of them are prepared and safe.

”It never makes it any easier or any less terrible, because war at any point is terrible.”

It’s been nearly a year since the Israeli-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7, 2023.

In recent days tensions have escalated. Iran launched 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation for attacks and assassinations in Gaza and Lebanon.

“It’s going to be …