To celebrate the impending arrival of 5778, the Jewish Federation of Howard County held its annual Jew Year’s Eve celebration on Sept. 14. About 130 people attended the festive gathering.
The event, held at the Gudelsky Center Howard County Conservancy in Woodstock, was for adults ages 20-40s and featured music, light hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and door prizes. Proceeds from the event benefit Howard County young adult programming.
Photos by Steve Ruark
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