L'shanah tovah: for a good year
Happy New Year to you all....
Tonight marks the beginning of the year 5766 of the Jewish Calendar. It will end at nightfall of October 5th.
It is the Day of Judgement
As Jews worldwide examine their past deeds and asks for forgiveness for their sins
It is the Day of Shofar Blowing
As the Shofar (the rams horn)is blown in temple to herald the beginning of the 10 day period known as the High Holy Days
It is the Day of Remembrance
As Jews review the history of their people and pray for Israel
And of course it is New Year's Day
Celebrated with it's holiday greeting cards, special prayers, and festive and sweet foods (to ensure sweetness in the New Year)
posted by Goddess Michelle @ 8:45 PM
3 Comments:
Happy new year! No sweet food for you?
No, unfortunately no apples dipped in honey for me! :-(
Very cool! I heard someone at the gym this morning turn to his buddy and say, "Hey, aren't you supposed to be in temple or something?"
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