Accident of timing as it was, the closeness of the Queen’s funeral to Rosh Hashanah nonetheless felt somehow appropriate.
While the Jewish High Holy Day marks only the passing and start of a single year, Monday’s events commemorated the passing of a life of 96 years and a reign of 70 — but also the start of a new era.
With the official mourning for Elizabeth now over, it is appropriate to look ahead to a new monarch.
And while it is unrealistic to imagine that the mood of national unity which was so notable in recent days will last, it is to be hoped that we can all learn from how good it felt, not least to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
