by Roy Schwarcz | Nov 3, 2021 | Beth Sar Shalom Messages, Uncategorized
This list of reasons for blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah was compiled by the 10th century sage, Rabbi Saadia Gaon. The Shofar is like the trumpet which announces the coronation of a king. That is why it is used on Rosh Hashanah, the birthday of the universe. At...
by Roy Schwarcz | Aug 9, 2021 | Beth Sar Shalom Messages
Last month we considered the key observance in Synagogues in the month of July, which was the 9th Av. A day remembered for a multitude of trials that came upon Israel. Turmoil, trial, heartache, and death seem to be the constant companion of the Jewish people. For...
by Roy Schwarcz | Aug 9, 2021 | Beth Sar Shalom Messages
This coming Monday evening begins the 9th of Av. It is a day that calls Israel to fasting, prayer, and repentance. The Mishna in the tractate of Ta’anis 4:6 explains that we fast because of the five tragedies that occurred on this day. Slide 1 The five are: 1....
