ROSH HASHANA SPECIAL EDITION

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Israel’s Best Weapon: Always Remembering Who We Are
New Year's Greetings and Blessings from UWI's executive director! Why is it integral for the Jewish People and the State of Israel to always remember our past?
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President Reuven Rivlin. (Photo: Koby Gideon/GPO)   Greetings from Israel’s New President Rivlin for the New Year
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin published his personal message on the occasion of Rosh Hashana 5775 – the Jewish New Year.
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rosh-hashana-uk   Rosh Hashana Customs among Diverse Communities
The way that Jewish people greet each other on Rosh Hashana is, frankly, a fascinating subject on its own, reflecting the different cultures, communities and levels of observance.
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Golani soldiers blow the Shofar at the Western Wall. (Photo: Nati Shohat / Flash 90)   What Will the IDF Soldiers Eat on Rosh Hashana? You Won’t Believe it!
This is an inside look at the culinary delights to which the IDF soldiers will be treated during Rosh Hashana as they hold their posts and continue to defend the State of Israel.
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Shofar at Kotel   The Power of the Holy Shofar!
A shofar is essentially a musical instrument. It should arouse our longing for the rebuilding of the Temple, where trumpets and shofars were sounded.
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shofar   [WATCH VIDEO] The Making of a Shofar!
Watch this very interesting video to see how a Shofar is made - from start to finish. Learn how it is transformed from being a simple animal part to a beautiful, shiny, holy object - ready to be used for its' high purpose on Rosh Hashana.
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Shofar at Western Wall   The Shofar – A Special Form of Prayer
Simply put, God commanded Jews to hear the shofar, the blasts of which shake Jews out their spiritual slumber, reconnecting their souls to the Source of all life.
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blowing shofar   10 Reasons to Listen to Shofar on Rosh Hashana
The great 10th century sage, Saadia Gaon, compiled a list of 10 interpretations as to what the Shofar represents and why we blow it on Rosh Hashana.
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IDF soldiers   IDF Soldiers Yearn for Spiritual Nourishment for New Year
Whether it's as a response to Operation Protective Edge or for any other reason, the demand for cantors, Torah readers, rabbis, and others to lead synagogue services in IDF bases is at an all-time high.
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Photo: Avi Deror   The Special Foods of Rosh Hashana (Yummy!)
In addition to its religious dimension, Rosh Hashana represents a rich cultural - and a unique culinary - experience for the Jewish people.
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Rabbi Ari Enkin   Have a Sweet New Year: From Rabbi Ari Enkin’s Study!
In the spirit of Rosh Hashana, I want to wish each and every one of you, the United with Israel family, a Shana Tova – a happy and healthy New Year filled with God's blessing. I have some spiritual insights to share with you...
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men praying   Sabbath of Repentance: A Remarkable Opportunity
The power of commitment and renewal on 'Shabbat Shuva' is 52 times stronger than the power of any other Shabbat of the year. This amazing Shabbat immediately follows Rosh Hashana!
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