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Israel Alert Newsletter
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29 Elul 5773
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September 4, 2013
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 Happy New Year from Israel!
Happy New Year
from United with Israel! We have a fantastic selection of Rosh Hashana articles
on a variety of topics.
We invite
you to learn about this sweet yet serious holiday, also known as the Day of
Judgement. Enjoy learning about everything from the Shofar to Judgment
to the sweet, yummy foods that we eat. Shana Tova!
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 Reflecting Upon a Year of Growth and Support for
Israel
As the world's largest grassroots, global, pro-Israel community, United
with Israel's focus has always been to connect people from around the world to
the great miracles and blessings of the People, Country and Land of
Israel.
With the help of our incredible community of supporters, we have been
successful in combating anti-Israel media bias and promoting pro-Israel
advocacy through dozens of 'Act Now for Israel' initiatives with hundreds of
thousands of participants. We've spread positive news about Israel to millions
each and every day. On Facebook, we've grown to nearly 2 million strong.
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The Shofar - A Special Form of Prayer
The shofar is a Jewish musical instrument made by removing marrow from the
horn of a ram, sheep, or goat. While the shofar makes a beautiful, trumpet-like
sound that resonates throughout the synagogue, it is much more than a simple
musical instrument.
Indeed, for Jewish people of all walks of life, the shofar is a
spiritual tool that awakens their souls, providing a primal form of prayer
during the highest holy days of the year. The history of the shofar
dates back many thousands of years, with explicit references to it in the
Jewish Bible, rabbinic literature, and writings of the Sages.
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The Special Foods of Rosh Hashana
Throughout Israel, Jews are preparing for the upcoming holidays by reflecting
on the past year, making amends with people whom they wronged, and reciting
penitential slichot prayers. During this time, many Jews even travel to
Jerusalem specifically to ask G-d to forgive their sins.
Indeed, the Jewish new year, or Rosh Hashana as it is called in Hebrew, is a
time of forgiveness, atonement, and renewal.
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From the Rabbi's Study: Have a Sweet New
Year!
This week the Jewish people will be celebrating Rosh Hashana - the
Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana begins Wednesday at sundown and is a two
day holiday concluding Friday night at which time we inaugurate the first
Sabbath of the New Year.
According to Jewish tradition God completed the creation of the world on Rosh
Hashana. Every year on this day God takes inventory, an annual accounting.
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Preview: Jerusalem Festival on
Sukkot!
The Jerusalem Festival is a day of recognition, education and celebration of
the history of Jerusalem, the People and the Land of Israel, celebrating their
contributions to the world.
We share many common principles including democratic values and a call for
peace. So let your voice be heard to all by joining us in support of
this very special event!
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