Her plan was to usher in a period of rebirth with music and community.
"In the Jewish calendar, all the days begin in the evening. So before we hit the holiday, we take some time for a festive concert," Lewis said. "The music has themes: renewal, rejoicing ..."
Nearly 100 people packed into the park. People of all faiths were welcome.
Some, like Melanie Lewin and her family, came to celebrate tradition.
Rosh Hashanah began at sunset on Sunday and ends at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 1.