This week’s Shabbat Fax/Email is dedicated by all of us at CTN, in memory of Rhoda Ross and Howard Ross z”l. This past Wednesday’s Evening with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, which was dedicated in their memory, was a tremendous success. May the inspiration this special evening brought to close to 300 Jewish men and women of all backgrounds, be a merit for them and for their family.
1. YOM KIPPUR. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT
After hours of prayer and introspection, it is customary to end Yom Kippur with a short ritual.
… A short blowing of the shofar.
Which is exactly how the High Holidays began. With the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.
… And this might be one of the most important High Holiday messages. (more…)