The Shofar, prayer books, apples & honey, festively-set tables and a new life-force emerging to sustain the world.
On Rosh Hashanah the world is new. It’s life-force is qualitatively different that of any previous year -- a spiritual color never seen before. We cannot see this profound renewal, but its effects are real.
On Rosh Hashanah the world is new. It’s life-force is qualitatively different that of any previous year -- a spiritual color never seen before. We cannot see this profound renewal, but its effects are real.
For each of us individually, this means new potential for spiritual growth and development. Rosh Hashanah shakes us out of our spiritual slumber, hence the Shofar blasts, to reconnect to our source and recommit to our divine mission in this world.
On the threshold of the New Year, each of us pauses to draw up а balance sheet for the past year. With unflinching honesty we review and assess our past actions and reactions, and resolve to better ourselves. Thus committed, we confidently pray for а happy year, both materially and spiritually, for ourselves and our loved ones.
And for the world at large we fervently pray that this year will bring the coming of Moshiach -- and a transformation unfathomably joyous and complete, where our confusion and burdens are lifted and our unity is revealed.
Our Sages say that giving Tzedoko, charity, to the needy opens the way for our prayers to bring us good health, prosperity and happiness.
Wishing you and yours, and all the House of Israel, a sweet, prosperous, and meaningful new year!
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SHANA TOVA!!
SHANA TOVA!!
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