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Special customs for TODAY (25th Elul)
Since we celebrate Rosh Hashanah as the day Adam and Chava (Eve) were created, that means that 25 Elul is the first day of creation. That actually falls on Shabbat this year, so many of these customs...
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52 Week challenge week 34: Rosh Hodesh observance, Elul spirituality
Today is Rosh Hodesh Elul, the new month right before our biggest month of holidays – Tishrei (the month of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Sukkot!) Rosh Hodesh (also spelled Rosh Chodesh) is the...
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Planning for Rosh Hashanah (and Tishrei)
It’s time to start thinking about Rosh Hashanah (and Tishrei) in more concrete terms. I’ve already seen the sale of seats and even lulav and etrog/esrog, so it’s not too early. It’s Elul! Here is what...
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There are just 3 weeks until Rosh Hashanah (evening of Sunday, September 16 until sundown Tuesday, September 18). If you haven’t started planning, now it the time to do it! I have done most of the...
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52 week challenge week 36: Relationships and address books
The shofar is calling to us! It’s Elul, and time to reflect on our lives, make changes for the better, and give more. Your challenge this week, should you choose to accept it, is to take some time to...
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A short break – and Tishrei is coming!
You may have noticed it’s been a while since I posted. I’ve been in and out of the hospital and sent home to the US to deal with the issue. It’s been me and 4 kids, and the blog has taken a back seat....
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