Category Archives: Holidays and Feasts

Fresh Start

And you are to consecrate the fiftieth year, proclaiming freedom throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It will be a Jubilee for you; you will return everyone to the land he owns, and everyone is to return to his family. Leviticus 25:10 The Year of Jubilee occurred every 50 years, while the tribes were…
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“This world is not my home…

…I’m just a passing through.” Anyone else remember this song? Some days it’s easier than others to remember the fleeting nature of our life here. We are sojourners on this earth with our eternal home being prepared for us. The Jewish festival Sukkot, or Feast of Tabernacles, reminds me of our temporary status. The festival…
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The Name

Names not only tell us something about a person, but also about our relationship with that person. We may use a title such as doctor, pastor or mister. We may use a nickname revealing our familiarity and intimacy. Sometimes the name speaks specifically of our relationship, like mom, grandpa, or aunt. The same person will…
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May it be sweet

Beginnings are exciting times with optimism and anticipation of the good things to come. I loved the first day of school with pages yet to be read, pencils yet to be used and a clean notebook. A new job, a trip, relationship or any turning of a page will hold fresh hopes. The Jewish New…
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