It’s Rosh Hashana, Judaism’s New Year, so here are some Jewish headlines to ring in Year 5772:

Coincidentally, today is also the start of Navratri, Hinduism’s 9-day festival celebrating the mother goddess.

So, Shana Tova to the Jews, Happy Navratri to the Hindus, and happy birthday to my kid! (Religion reporter DNA, what can I say?)

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