Following very heated debate, the Israeli government will implement a nationwide lockdown beginning the eve of Rosh HaShanah, the civil New Year, which begins Friday. The lockdown will commence at 2:00 pm on that day, to be lifted on October 9. The debate was multi-pronged. Just as in America, factions of government cannot come to …
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I drive through a Jewish neighborhood each day on the way to and from work. This week, I see many Jewish families walking to a neighborhood synagogue. That is not an unusual scene, except that it is currently happening every single day. What's going on? Jews worldwide celebrated Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) last Sunday …
Pomegranates are in season in Israel...just in time for Rosh Hashanah. But what's the connection? We'll get to that, but first let's talk about the significance of Rosh Hashanah, the 5th of 7 major feasts of Israel. At sundown tomorrow in Israel, Jews will celebrate Rosh Hashanah ("head of the year"), their civil New Year. …
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If you study Jewish culture and tradition, you are likely aware that we're in the midst of the fall feasts of Israel. There are 7 major feasts, originally prescribed in Scripture, but lived out in either secular context or rabbinic context by most Jews. The first three (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of …
Continue reading Trumpets, Atonement and Tabernacles …what Does it All Mean?
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