Many years ago (2011, to be precise), I shared that I was waiting to hear the sound of a trumpet. I am still waiting, and wondering, will this year be the one? What am I talking about? The Biblical Feast of Trumpets, referred to in modern Judaism as Rosh Hashanna – Jewish New Year. The […]
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Hanukkah Musings
Recently a friend sent an article to me written by well-known commentator, author, and lawyer, Ben Shapiro. In it he critiques the understanding of Hanukkah by turning it into the Jewish version of Christmas. He points out that Hanukkah “after all, is about a war: a war against Hellenism, the attempt by Greek forces to […]
Happy New Year—When?
I always tell people that today is a new year… from this day exactly a year ago. And without fail, they give me a weird look. I suppose you have to be in my brain to get it. I was brought up with January 1 as being the New Year. Then I moved to Israel. […]
Rosh HaShana and Remembering
It doesn’t seem right to welcome the Jewish New Year without writing a post, even though most of you don’t have a Jewish background. The thing is, jokingly, I always tell people that every day is a New Year—for someone. Fond Memories When I think about celebrations and dates, I am reminded of Rich. He […]
The Power of Words: Forgiven
Today is Erev Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or as one friend pointed out in a recent blog post, the Day of Atonements—since atonement has to be made for the High Priest First, and only then for the people. Following a week of deep introspection, tonight most of the Jewish people are fasting and […]