My New Life in Malta

Hello everyone! I have not written for a couple of days, as I was celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. I take this opportunity to wish everyone a sweet, happy and healthy year ahead for you and your families. Celebrating in Malta was interesting, as the Jewish community is very small (they calculate less than 100 people). The synagogue is also small, and perhaps 40 people at most were there. They were quite friendly and welcoming, and I was told that this is something they are particularly known for, considering how few they are and how they often get tourists visiting. I was quickly recruited to help out with the services on the spot (apparently they do not have enough people to lead the services), by being asked to read the haftorah (reading from the prophets) with no advanced warning. Normally one has to prepare a few days in advance, as the Hebrew words have to be read with specific cantilations. I accepted, and had quite the challenge doing it all with no preparation. This is going to be a fun ride.