Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Celebrating the New Year in the Jewish tradition is not just a celebration of new beginnings. The New Year (Rosh ha-Shana) is considered the yearly day of judgment. The main theme projects God as king and judge of all mankind.

Our two most celebrated days recognize God's presence here on earth at Christmas and his sacrifice overcome at Easter. How does the theme of judgment impact how the Jewish people see their relationship with God? We recognize the theme of judgment but do not give it the same emphasis. What do we, as Christians, lose by not spending as much time thinking about God's judgment upon us all?

Tonight in the library we will be taking a look at the entire Jewish calendar and the way it defines jewish identity.

God's blessings be upon you,

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