Throughout history the Biblical feasts of Israel have been a staple of Jewish life. God instituted seven major feasts and provided specific instructions for them in the book of Leviticus (chapter 23). While the Biblical year begins with Passover in the spring (Exodus 12:2), the Jewish civil new year occurs in the fall, and we …
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Rosh HaShanah…or Feast of Trumpets?
Sundown today (September 24, 2014) marked the beginning of Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year, and Jews all over the world are celebrating the beginning of the year 5775. However, Rosh HaShanah (“the head of the year”) is purely a social holiday that doesn’t even celebrate the true beginning of the year! The Bible calls …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 