Festivals

[stone]

What is the next Hebrew festival and how can one prepare for it?

[Wags]

The next one that is in Lev 23 is Rosh HaShannah

The next one we'll be be honoring is Tish B'Av - (9th Av) A day of mourning the loss of the temples - as well as other losses.

You can read more about it HERE. (http://www.jewfaq.org/holidayd.htm)

[Wags]

A friend brought this to my attention...

According to the Jewish calendar, the period beginning tonight marks the "Dire Straits" season, from the 17th of Tammuz to the 9 th of Av. This is a season of increased danger for Israel.

Given the present situation in Israel this seems very pertinent.

[stone]

I always thought Dire Straights was just the name of some musician.

[jgonz]

I always thought Dire Straights was just the name of some musician.

^_^ ^_^

[visionary]

Remembering the Tragedy

Eicha, the biblical book of Lamentations, is read on Tisha B'Av.

[plum]

i made a thread about this period of time. if anyone has any suggestions for readings, meditations, or whatnot... i'd love them

[Sephania]

Ana Adonai Hoshiana!