Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown, Children's Librarian to Retire

1.  Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

 Tonight is the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year 5772. Check back for our story tomorrow on how one local Hebrew school imparts the message of the holiday to young students. Happy New Year!

2. Where to celebrate if you do not belong to a temple

 If you do not belong to a temple but want to celebrate the holiday, Temple Sharaay Tefila offers services for the unaffiliated. Led by Rabbi Stacy Bergman, the services will be held on the mornings of Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 29 and Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 8 at 11 am in the beautiful sanctuary at the Temple. for more information.

3. Bedford Central and Katonah Lewisboro schools closed tomorrow and Friday

Because of the holiday, local school districts will be closed on Thursday and Friday. No school bus traffic, but what do do with the kiddos after temple, or if you are not celebrating? Send your ideas to lisab@patch.com.

4. Vicki Ingrassia to retire from Katonah Village Library

Vicki Ingrassia is retiring after more than two decades of working at the library. A fixture of the Children's Reading Room, she'll be missed by many. Check back tomorrow for our story and stop into the library before Friday, her last day.

Editor's note, 10 a.m. Actually Vicki wasn't feeling well today, so we had to reschedule our interview. But we'll reschedule. In the meantime, if you have a favorite "Miss Vicki" memory, email LisaB@Patch.com.

5. Breast cancer app developed by local surgeon

A breast cancer Smartphone application developed by Dr. Pond Kelemen of the Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s Breast Center may be developed by the American Medical Association. The app would be helpful for physicians in assessing breast cancer risk. Vote for the app to win. More information . For a moving story of one local woman's struggle with the disease, to read Patch blogger Rica Mendes.