Rosh-Hashanah - Revision history

Simcha: /* Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah */

2012-10-03T03:10:13Z

Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah

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	== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==		== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==

−	Each year between 20,000 - 40,000 Jews pilgrimage to the grave-site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashana. A large percent of the travelers are Breslov Hasidim but practically every Jewish group and location has members that join the trip. This tradition was started by Rabbi Nachman himself during his life time and it was continued by his main disciple, Rabbi Nason of Nimrov after he passed away. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain Rosh Hashana Uman pilgrimage seems to be growing by the year.	+	Each year between 20,000 - 40,000 Jews pilgrimage to the grave-site of [[Rebbe Nachman of Breslev\|Rabbi Nachman of Breslov]] in Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashana. A large percent of the travelers are Breslov Hasidim but practically every Jewish group and location has members that join the trip. This tradition was started by Rabbi Nachman himself during his life time and it was continued by his main disciple, Rabbi Nason of Nimrov after he passed away. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain the [[Uman Rosh Hashana\|Rosh Hashana Uman pilgrimage]] seems to be growing by the year.

	[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]		[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]
	[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]		[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]

Dun: /* Shofar Blowing */

2011-11-11T12:13:37Z

Shofar Blowing

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	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.		Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.

−	When the Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashana, it sweetens the Judgments. Figuratively, when Hashem hears the Shofor blown, He stands up from the Throne of Judgment and sits on the Throne of Mercy.	+	When the Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashana, it sweetens the Judgments. Figuratively, when Hashem hears the Shofor blown, He stands up from the Throne of Judgment and sits on the Throne of Mercy. This is alluded to in the two sides of the Shofar.
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		+	Shofar (שופר) comes from the word 'Shaper' (שפר) which means improve, since the blowing of the Shofar improves the situation and actions of its listeners.

	== Historical Events ==		== Historical Events ==

Dun: /* Shofar Blowing */

2011-11-11T12:09:31Z

Shofar Blowing

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	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.		Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.

−	When the Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashana, Hashem stands up from the Throne of Judgment and sits on the Throne of Mercy.	+	When the Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashana, it sweetens the Judgments. Figuratively, when Hashem hears the Shofor blown, He stands up from the Throne of Judgment and sits on the Throne of Mercy.

	== Historical Events ==		== Historical Events ==

Dun: /* Shofar Blowing */

2011-11-11T12:07:35Z

Shofar Blowing

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	=== Shofar Blowing ===		=== Shofar Blowing ===
	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.		Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.
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		+	When the Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashana, Hashem stands up from the Throne of Judgment and sits on the Throne of Mercy.

	== Historical Events ==		== Historical Events ==

Dun: /* Shofar Blowing */ Shofar Blowing

2011-11-11T12:05:18Z

Shofar Blowing: Shofar Blowing

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	=== Shofar Blowing ===		=== Shofar Blowing ===
−	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was ~~sacrificed instead of~~ Yitzchock in the end.	+	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was accepted as a sacrifice equal to Yitzchock in the end.

	== Historical Events ==		== Historical Events ==

Dun: /* No Hallel */ Torah Reading

2011-11-11T12:03:31Z

No Hallel: Torah Reading

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	By ruling out Wednesday and Friday, the Sages prevented Yom Kippor and Shabbos from falling out adjacent to each other. Since Yom Kippor has the same stringencies as Shabbos regarding moving dead bodies, if a person were to pass away, his body would remain untouched for a two day period during which it would start to decompose, disgracing the dead.		By ruling out Wednesday and Friday, the Sages prevented Yom Kippor and Shabbos from falling out adjacent to each other. Since Yom Kippor has the same stringencies as Shabbos regarding moving dead bodies, if a person were to pass away, his body would remain untouched for a two day period during which it would start to decompose, disgracing the dead.

−	== No Hallel ==	+	== Rosh Hashana Services ==
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		+	=== No Hallel ===

	Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.		Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.
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		+	=== Torah Reading ===
		+	On the second day of Rosh Hashana the parsha of Akedas Yitzchok is read.
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		+	=== Shofar Blowing ===
		+	Shofar is blown to remind Hashem of the Akedas Yitzchock. A shofar is a horn of a ram and it was a ram that was sacrificed instead of Yitzchock in the end.

	== Historical Events ==		== Historical Events ==

Dun: Elisha blessed the Woman of Shunamis

2011-11-11T11:57:40Z

Elisha blessed the Woman of Shunamis

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	Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.		Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.
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		+	== Historical Events ==
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		+	# On Rosh Hashana the Prophet Elisha blessed the Woman of Shunamis with a son. From this blessing Chavakuk Hanavi was born. He therefore asked her if she wished that he speak to the 'King' for her. This was a reference to Hashem who judges all creation on Rosh Hashanah.
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	== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==		== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==

Dun: /* Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah */

2011-11-08T15:16:51Z

Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah

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	== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==		== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==

−	Each year between 20,000 - 40,000 Jews pilgrimage to the grave-site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashana. A large percent of the travelers are Breslov Hasidim but practically every Jewish group and location has members that join the trip. This tradition was started by Rabbi Nachman himself during his life time and it was continued by his main disciple, Rabbi Nason of Nimrov after he passed away.	+	Each year between 20,000 - 40,000 Jews pilgrimage to the grave-site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashana. A large percent of the travelers are Breslov Hasidim but practically every Jewish group and location has members that join the trip. This tradition was started by Rabbi Nachman himself during his life time and it was continued by his main disciple, Rabbi Nason of Nimrov after he passed away. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain Rosh Hashana Uman pilgrimage seems to be growing by the year.

	[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]		[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]
	[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]		[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]

Dun: /* Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah */

2011-11-08T15:13:15Z

Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah

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	== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==		== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==
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		+	Each year between 20,000 - 40,000 Jews pilgrimage to the grave-site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashana. A large percent of the travelers are Breslov Hasidim but practically every Jewish group and location has members that join the trip. This tradition was started by Rabbi Nachman himself during his life time and it was continued by his main disciple, Rabbi Nason of Nimrov after he passed away.

	[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]		[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]
	[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]		[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]

Dun at 15:04, 8 November 2011

2011-11-08T15:04:18Z

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	Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.		Although Rosh Hashana is considered a holiday, the Hallel is not recited. Due to the tremendous awe and trepidation of this day when people are judged for life and death, it is not appropriate to sing the Hallel.
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		+	== Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah ==

	[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]		[[Category:Jewish Holidays]]
	[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]		[[Category:Jewish Calendar]]