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What are the Ten Days of Repentance?
Atonement and Salvation from Sin, Jewish HolidaysAccording to the Jewish prayer book for the High Holidays (the machzor), “Repentance, prayer, and charity can avert the severity of the evil decree.” According to Jewish tradition, on Rosh Hashanah, God opens up two books in heaven: the…
What is the Significance of the Shofar?
Bible, Jewish TraditionThe shofar is a horn, usually made from a ram’s horn, and is considered one of the most ancient instruments. It has become a well-known symbol associated with the Jewish people and Jewish tradition, particularly with the major Jewish holiday…