Hi friends! Ready or not, 2025 is upon us. But is January 1 truly the beginning of the year? Well, in today’s society, virtually the entire world recognizes the first of January as New Year’s Day, so we’ll allow it to keep it’s title, and we will, of course, celebrate it. Interestingly, the Creator of time did …
In 70 AD, the Romans conquered Israel and Jews were scattered around the world. When World War II began, it is estimated that roughly 10-11 million Jews inhabited the earth. However, 6 million European Jews (1 million of them children) were exterminated during the Holocaust, cutting the worldwide Jewish population by more than half. Yet, …
Hey friends, Happy Lord's Day! Christmas is past and the New Year lies just around the corner. This is our annual "in between!" We're in between Christmas celebrations with family and friends we looked forward to, and New Years Day which signals the end of the holiday season and our return to regular work schedules! …
The Jewish people love a good party, and they know how to throw them! Many of their feasts and festivals are marked by revelry and good times. However, January 1 is not that way. Some will celebrate, but for many, it holds no special distinction. Why is that…and why miss a perfectly good opportunity to party? For starters, …
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