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Synagogues across Florida are gearing up to celebrate the Jewish New Year, many for the first time in-person since the pandemic began.
In Boca Raton, the folks at the B'nai Torah Congregation have also been busy helping victims of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico.
"It was three o'clock in the morning, it's a Whatsapp: 'Summer, I hope all is well. I hope you're getting ready for the holiday. I need help.'"
Summer Faerman tells CBS 12 News that call came from the director of the Chabad of Puerto Rico's Director, Rabbi Mendel Zachari.
She sprang into action and quickly raised more than 33,000 meals for over 1,600 families on the island.
Zachari was beyond appreciative.
"It's a blessing to meet such people. You feel privileged. You just put out the call and there's an immediate response."
B'nai Torah also helped out Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria hit, nearly five years prior to Fiona's landfall.
Rosh Hashana begins Sunday at sundown and concludes at sunset on Tuesday. Most schools across the state are closed on Monday in observation of the holiday.
Rabbi Zachari says they are still in need of diapers for both babies and the elderly; Tylenol, Advil, and other pain relievers; first-aid kits; kosher canned food; bottled water and more. Reach out to B'nai Torah to find out where to donate.