{"id":1276,"date":"2017-09-27T19:22:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T23:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/?page_id=1276"},"modified":"2017-09-28T18:15:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T22:15:00","slug":"rosh-hashana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosh Hashana Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-easy-query\" data-total-posts=\"11\"><div class=\"wp-easy-query-posts\"><ul class=\"\"><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/apple-honey\/\">Apple &#038; Honey!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 14, 2023<\/p><p>There is known custom to dip a sweet apple into honey during the first night meal of Rosh Hashana. A blessing of Ha\u2019aitz is made over the apple before it is eaten and then the following prayer is recited, \u201cMay it be Your will, Hashem, our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers, that You &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/apple-honey\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/lshana-tova\/\">L&#8217;Shana Tova!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 22, 2022<\/p><p>The Torah doesn\u2019t command us directly to sound the Shofar on Rosh Hashana, rather it states, \u201cA day of Teruah blasts it shall be for you.\u201d So how are we supposed to know how to proceed? Through the laws of Rosh Hashana one can gain an appreciation for the integration of our Written law with &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/lshana-tova\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/small-nails\/\">Small Nails!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 02, 2021<\/p><p>Last year we bought a large decorative mirror which came with the wires for it to be hung already attached in the back. All we had to do was hang the mirror to a hook on the wall. I went to the hardware department of one of the big outfits and began looking for hooks. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/small-nails\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/sounds-silence\/\">Sounds &#038; Silence!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 17, 2020<\/p><p>There are times when one receives news and he is unable to express himself through words. When he hears good news, he will break out in a smile or begin to laugh, and if he hears sad news he will respond with tears or with sobs. Then there are times when one is just speechless &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/sounds-silence\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/sounds\/\">Sounds!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 26, 2019<\/p><p>We all know that the Shofar is the instrument we use to sound the blasts on Rosh Hashana. Although the naturally hollow horns of most animals are kosher, traditionally, the type of Shofar used is a ram\u2019s horn. The reason the ram\u2019s horn is the Shofar of choice is because it is a reminder to &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/sounds\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/lets-talk-about-love\/\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Love!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 06, 2018<\/p><p>I was studying the laws of the Kohanim when they ascend the Duchan to bless the congregation, when I saw a quote from the Zohar that struck me. Before proclaiming the fifteen words of blessings to the congregation, the Kohanim recite a blessing that ends with, \u201cYou commanded us to bless the congregation with love.\u201d &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/lets-talk-about-love\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5771-blowing-satan-away\/\">Rosh Hashana 5771 &#8220;Blowing Satan Away!&#8221;<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 27, 2017<\/p><p>Rosh Hashana 5771 &#8220;Blowing Satan Away!&#8221; The Medrash relates a fascinating dialogue that takes place between the Almighty and His ministering angels: At times, the Almighty informs the angels to be ready to judge the people the next day, for it will be Rosh Hashana. However, the next day when the angels arrive at the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5771-blowing-satan-away\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5772-internal-peace-plan\/\">Rosh Hashana 5772 &#8220;Internal Peace Plan&#8221;<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 27, 2017<\/p><p>Rosh Hashana 5772 &#8220;Internal Peace Plan&#8221; The following thought occurred to me the other day. We pray, hope and yearn for peace; peace at home, peace amongst family and friends, peace in the community, peace in our country, peace to reign in the entire world and of course peace in the Land of Israel. Yes, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5772-internal-peace-plan\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5773-2\/\">Rosh Hashana 5773<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 27, 2017<\/p><p>Rosh Hashana 5773 The Torah reading on the first day of Rosh Hashana focuses on the wondrous birth of our forefather Yitzchok. Yitzchok was born when his father Avraham was 100 years old and his mother Sarah was 90. Our Sages inform us that Yitzchok was conceived on Rosh Hashana. The Torah reading on the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5773-2\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5774-the-king\/\">Rosh Hashana 5774: The King<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 27, 2017<\/p><p>Rosh Hashana 5774: The King Every year, during one of our Rosh Hashana meals, I share with my family and guests the following insightful thought presented by Rabbi Gedalia Schorr o.b.m. Rabbi Schorr addresses a question that crosses the mind of many people. If one reviews practically all the prayers we recite on Rosh Hashana, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5774-the-king\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><li  class=\"no-img\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5775\/\">Rosh Hashana 5775<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"entry-meta\">September 27, 2017<\/p><p>Rosh Hashana 5775 One day, a married student studying in a yeshiva in Jerusalem received a surprise visit from a well known therapist. He was even more surprised when the therapist told him he had come to thank him. The student said, \u201cI think you have made a mistake. We have never met before.\u201d \u201cNo,\u201d &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jhconnection.org\/rosh-hashana-5775\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rosh Hashana 5775 One day, a married student studying in a yeshiva in Jerusalem received a surprise visit from a well known therapist. He was even more surprised when the therapist told him he had come to thank him. The student said, \u201cI think you have made a mistake. 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