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The day before Yom Kippur, known as Erev Yom Kippur, is considered by all who celebrate it to be a quasi-festival day. As a festival, there are many traditions and customs which Jews practice. To seek forgiveness and atone for any sins that they have committed against another. a). Visit or call family, friends, and any other they may have wronged to ask for forgiveness. Gossip about another would be something forgiveness would be asked for. b). Return stolen items. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
A discussion of the terminology used on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur concerning sin. The author explains that the Hebrew word for sin comes from an archery term that means to miss the mark and that sacred Jewish text, the Torah, teaches Jews how to aim. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
This article tells you how to see the Jewish High Holiday process of introspection and repentance to "write" your own pages in the Book of Life for the New Year. It also looks at how we cocreate our life with God and how God has a hand in our destiny. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and is considered to be one of the most important Jewish holidays. All over the world Jewish followers celebrate Rosh Hashanah. They do this by gathering in synagogues for the celebration of the creation of Adam and Khavah (Eve), which they believe were the first humans here on Earth. The celebration of Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with many sweet foods, like honey cakes and apples dipped in honey. Jews do this in hopes that it will bring a "sweet year". Other symbolic foods that are often found on Rosh Hashanah are pomegranates, carrots and the head of a fish. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
This article offers a look at the process of inner reflection and change that takes place during the observance of the Jewish High Holy Days. Focusing on the beginning of the "Days of Awe," the holiday of Selichot, the author discusses the opportunity Jews have at this time of year to activily change themselves and their lives for the better. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Dinners during Rosh Hashanah are almost always joyful. The foods offered focus on the sweet, in hopes that those consuming the food will have a sweet New Year. Fruits, sweet vegetables and honey abound in Jewish dishes for Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, which is celebrated for two days in either the month of September or the month of October, depending on the year. They are the first two days found on the Jewish calendar. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
On the High Holy Days, the fate of Jews all over the world is supposedly written and then sealed in the proverbial Book of Life. Yet, the decree can be changed, leaving one wondering if we cocreate our destiny with God or not. And if we do, can we write the pages in our own Book of LIfe? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
What propels the U.S.-Israel Strategic Alliance-leading to a unilateral Defense Pact wherein the USA will guarantee Israel's security? In light of the preposterous rhetoric emanating from Iran (Oct.-Dec., 2005), the renewal of the U.S.-Israel "Strategic Dialogue" (after a three-year hiatus) is a determination that such a "Defense Pact" will not only counter the Syrian-Iranian Defense Pact of early 2005, but will facilitate joint-cooperation between USA-Israel strategic planners in eliminating the Iranian subterfuge: A nuclear bomb with commensurate deliver systems capable of destroying Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, etc. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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