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LIVING WITH MOSHIACH, Erev Rosh HaShanah

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LIVING WITH MOSHIACH
Weekly Digest About Moshiach

EREV ROSH HASHANAH, 5782
Elul 29, 5781
September 6, 2021

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Your Rosh HaShanah Guide
Tishrei 1-2, 5782
Sept. 7-8, 2021

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THIS PUBLICATION IS DEDICATED TO THE REBBE,
RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
OF LUBAVITCH

"I BELIEVE WITH COMPLETE FAITH IN THE ARRIVAL OF THE MOSHIACH.

"AND THOUGH HE MAY TARRY, I SHALL WAIT EACH DAY, ANTICIPATING
HIS ARRIVAL." Maimonides, Principles of the Faith, No. 12

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* TABLE OF CONTENTS *
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* Introduction.
* Customs Corner.
* Rosh HaShanah Message from the Rebbe.
* The Rebbe's Prophecy.
* The Balance Sheet.
* Your Rosh HaShanah Guide.
* What Is Rosh HaShanah?
Birthday of the World.
The Book of Life.
* Rosh HaShanah Observances.
The Shofar.
Tashlich.
Special Rosh HaShanah Foods.
* Ten Days of Teshuvah.
* The Fast of Gedaliah.
* The Rosh HaShanah Calendar.
* Rosh HaShanah and Shabbat Candle Lighting Blessings.
* Holiday Recipes.
Honey Cake
Traditional Challah
Fancy Kreplach
* The Shofar's Message.
* Time for Unity; Time for Strength!
* A Call to Action.
* L'Shana Tova.
* Moshiach Information Hotlines.
* Moshiach In The Air -- Electronic Media.
* Subscription Information for this Weekly Magazine:
Living With Moshiach.

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* INTRODUCTION *
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We are pleased to present, to the visually impaired and the
blind, the 1250th issue of our weekly publication, Living With
Moshiach.

In this week's issue, we focus on the laws of the upcoming High
Holiday of Rosh HaShanah, which begins on Monday night, Sept. 6.

Therefore, we present here "Your Rosh HaShanah Guide," [*] and
other related material about Rosh HaShanah.

*

We take this opportunity to wish you and yours a K'Siva
Vachasima Tova, a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

*

Our sincere appreciation to L'Chaim weekly publication,
published by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, for allowing
us to use their material.

Also, many thanks to our new copy editor, Reb Benyomin Hoffman,
for his tireless efforts,.

and, many thanks to our former copy editor, Reb Mordechai
Staiman, of blessed memory ("http://www.torah4blind.org/staiman"),
for his tireless efforts.

*

It is our fervent hope that our learning about Moshiach and the
Redemption will hasten the coming of Moshiach, NOW!

Rabbi Yosef Y. Shagalov
Executive Director
Enlightenment For The Blind, Inc.
E-Mail:y...@torah4blind.org
18 Elul, 5781
Los Angeles, California

P.S.: As we are eagerly awaiting the immediate arrival of
Moshiach, at any moment, we have included the five
blessings that (according to many opinions) will be
applicable when Moshiach comes.
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* Published by Outreach Publishing Corp.

DEDICATED TO THE REBBE,
In honor of our daughter
CHAYA SARAH
on the occasion of her birthday,
25 Elul

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* CUSTOMS CORNER *
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Are there special blessings that we will recite when Moshiach
comes?

According to many opinions there are five blessings that will be
applicable when Moshiach comes. [*]

#1

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
GA'AL YISRAEL.

Translation:

Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who redeems Israel.

#2

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-HECHE-YO-NU VE-KI-YE-MO-NU VE-HIGI-O-NU
LIZ-MAN HA-ZEH.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us
to reach this occasion.

#3

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-CHA-LAK M'CHACH-MA-TO L'REI'AV.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has given wisdom to those who fear Him.

#4

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-CHA-LAK M'KI-VODO L'REI'AV.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has given honor to those who fear Him.

#5

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
CHA-CHAM HA-RA-ZIM.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
the Wise One of secrets.

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*. Adapted from "L'Chaim weekly" publication, Issue #1003,
published by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, Brooklyn,
NY. "www.lchaimweekly.org".

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* ROSH HASHANAH MESSAGE FROM THE REBBE *
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Dear Friend:

The month of Tishrei is very colorful. Every possible atmosphere
of Jewish life finds expression in this month, in which we have
Solemn Days, Fast Days, and Days of

Rejoicing. It is not a coincidence that the first month of the
year has "samples" of every shade and color of Jewish life, for
these "samples" are intended to give us an introduction to, and
practical guidance for the rest of the year. By observing the
special days of Tishrei in their proper spirit, we are initiated
into a truly Jewish life, in accordance with the spirit of the
Torah, during the whole year following.

What can we learn from the special days of Tishrei?

a. To begin with we have Rosh HaShanah, the beginning of the New
Year, the day when the first man just created proclaimed G-d's
sovereignty over the whole Universe. When we are about to begin
anything, we must always remember that G-d is the Creator of Heaven
and Earth and the sole Ruler of the Universe, and that our action
or venture must have Divine approval. This is further emphasized
by --

b. The Ten Days of Repentance, which remind us that since we are
the servants of the King of the Universe we must keep a check on
our deeds to ensure that they comply with the wishes of the Master.
However, since we are only human beings, we are liable to fail on
occasion. This is why G-d gives us --

c. Yom Kippur, to impress upon us the realization that it is
never too late to turn back to the right path, provided we do it
sincerely, completely repenting of, and casting away, our evil
habits of the past, and solemnly undertaking to mend our ways in
the future. If we make this firm resolution, G-d will forgive us,
and "cleanse" us completely of our sins. Difficult though this path
may appear to be --

d. Sukkot helps us not to despair in our days of trial, even if
we find ourselves in the minority, for G-d is our protector, as He
clearly showed us by the Clouds of Glory with which He surrounded
us during the forty years' wandering through the desert after the
Departure from Egypt. Finally, in order to know how to lead our
lives so as to comply with G-d's wishes, we have --

e. Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, for in the Torah G-d has
given us Divine laws of justice and righteousness and a true guide
in life; by shaping our lives accordingly we are assured of true
happiness, both in this world and in the after-life. For the Torah
is a "tree of life to them that take fast hold of it, and its
supporters are happy."

These, briefly, are some of the main lessons of Tishrei and
there can be no doubt that by following them faithfully, the New
Year will be a happy one, both spiritually and materially, and the
blessing that we give each other "L'Shana Tova Tikateiv V'Tichatem"
[May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year] will surely be
fulfilled. That is what I wish every one of you.

Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF *
* Horav Schneur Zalman Halevi *
* ben Horav Yitzchok Elchonon Halevi *
* Shagalov *
* Passed away on 21 Tamuz, 5766 *
* *
* Reb Dovid Asniel ben Reb Eliyahu *
* Ekman *
* Passed away on 5 Sivan - Erev Shavuot, 5765 *
* *
* Mrs. Devora Rivka bas Reb Yosef Eliezer *
* Marenburg *
* Passed away on the second day *
* of Rosh Chodesh Adar, 5766 *
* *
* Reb Yitzchok Moshe (Ian) ben Reb Dovid Asniel *
* Ekman (Santiago, Chile) *
* Passed away on 24 Shevat, 5769 *
* *
* May Their Souls Merit Eternal Life *
* *
* AND IN HONOR OF *
* Mrs. Esther Shaindel bas Fraidel Chedva *
* Shagalov *
* * *
* Dedicated by *
* Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Yitzchok and Gittel Rochel *
* Shagalov *
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* THE REBBE'S PROPHECY *
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The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of Lubavitch, issued
a call that "THE TIME OF OUR REDEMPTION HAS ARRIVED!" and
"MOSHIACH IS ON HIS WAY!"

The Rebbe stressed that he is saying this AS A PROPHECY, and
asks us all to prepare ourselves for the Redemption, through
increasing acts of goodness and kindness.

LET US ALL HEED THE REBBE'S CALL.

* * *

What makes the Rebbe's declaration -- that Moshiach's arrival is
imminent and the time for the Redemption has arrived -- different
from those of great leaders of previous generations?

The Jewish people have believed in and awaited Moshiach's coming
since the beginning of our nation. In numerous instances throughout
Jewish history, tzaddikim (righteous people) of various generations
pointed to hints in the Torah that the promised Redemption was near
at hand. Sensing the special opportunity for Moshiach's coming,
they motivated the Jewish people to study more Torah, do more
mitzvot and repent in the hope that these actions would be what was
needed to make the Redemption happen.

In the times of the Previous Rebbe, the anticipation for the
Redemption was truly tangible. The Previous Rebbe issued an urgent
call to world Jewry: "Immediate repentance brings immediate
Redemption."

Even when the Rebbe accepted the leadership in 1950, though he
said unequivocally that our generation is the last generation to
live in exile and the first generation of the Redemption, he did
not say that we had yet reached the moment of Redemption. Only
forty years later, after sending thousands of emissaries around the
world, initiating the Mitzvah Campaigns to reinvigorate Jewish
observance, and inspiring millions, did the Rebbe proclaim, "The
time of our Redemption has arrived." This is a totally different
message that has never before been enunciated in the history of the
Jewish people.

The Midrash (Yalkut Shimoni) tells us that in a time when we
will witness an event like the Gulf War, Moshiach will tell the
Jewish people that the time of the Redemption has arrived. THIS IS
NOT A HOPE, A WISH, OR A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY, BUT A CALL TO PREPARE
TO GREET MOSHIACH!

The Rebbe has said that the time is now. The question each of us
must ask ourselves is not, "When is Moshiach coming?" but rather,
"Am I ready for Moshiach's coming today!"
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See "Living With Moshiach" Vol. 1148:
http://www.torah4blind.org/lwm-5779/1148.txt

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR GRANDPARENTS,*
* *
* Reb Shmuel Pesach Ben Reb Yaakov Dovid *
* On the occasion of his 27th yahrtzeit, *
* 3 Tishrei, 5782 *
* *
* Mrs. Fraidel Chedvah Bas Reb Zev Wolf *
* Passed away on 4 Adar II, 5755 *
* Pais *
* *
* May Their Souls Merit Eternal Life *
* * *
* Dedicated by their grandchildren *
* Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Y. and Gittel Rochel *
* Shagalov *
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* THE BALANCE SHEET *
* Adapted from a Letter of the Rebbe *
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25 Elul, 5719/1959

To the Sons and Daughters of
Our People Israel, Everywhere,
G-d bless you all!

Greeting and Blessing:

These days at the end of the outgoing year, and on the eve of
the New Year, may it bring blessings to us all, call for
self-evaluation in respect to the year about to end, and--in the
light of this self-appraisal--for making the necessary resolutions
for the coming year.

Such a "balance sheet" can be valid only if the evaluation of
the full extent of one's powers and opportunities was a correct
one. Only then can one truly regret, in a commensurate degree, the
missed opportunities, and resolve to utilize one's capacities to
the fullest extent from now on.

The period of time before and during Rosh HaShanah is not only
the occasion that demands spiritual stock-taking in general, but it
also begs for a profound inner appreciation of the tremendous
capacities that one possesses as a man, the crown of Creation, and
as a Jew whom the Creator has given His Divine Law of Life (Torat
Chaim). For Rosh HaShanah is the day when Man was created.

* * *

When Adam was created, the Creator immediately apprised him of
his powers and told him what his purpose in life would be:

"Replenish the earth, and conquer it; and have dominion over the
fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every
living thing that moves upon the earth."

Man was given the power to conquer the whole world and to rule
over it, on land, sea and in the air, and he was enjoined to so do;
this was his task.

How was this "world conquest" to be attained, and what is the
purpose and true meaning of it? This is what our Sages tell us and
teach us in this regard:

When G-d created Adam, his soul--his Divine image--permeated and
irradiated his whole being, by virtue of which he became the ruler
over the entire creation. All the creatures gathered to serve him
and to crown him as their creator. But Adam, pointing out their
error, said to them: "Let us all come and worship G-d, our Maker!"

* * *

The "world conquest" that was given to man as his task and
mission in life is to elevate the whole of nature, including the
beasts and animals, to the service of true humanity, humanity
permeated and illuminated by the Divine image, by the soul, which
is veritably a part of G-d above, so that the whole of Creation
will realize that G-d is our Maker.

Needless to say, before a man sets out to conquer the world, he
must first conquer himself, through the subjugation of the
"earthly" and "beastly" in his own nature. This is attained through
actions that strictly accord with the directives of the Torah, the
Law of Life--the practical guide in everyday living, so that the
material becomes permeated and illuminated with the light of the
One G-d, our G-d.

G-d created one person and on this single person on earth He
imposed the said duty and task. Herein lies the profound, yet
clear, directive, namely, that one person--each and every
person--is potentially capable of "conquering the world."

If a person does not fulfill his task, and does not utilize his
inestimable divine powers--it is not merely a personal loss and
failure, but something that affects the destiny of the whole world.

* * *

In these days of introspection, we are duty-bound to reflect
that each and every one of us --through carrying out the
instructions of the Creator of the World that are contained in His
Torah--has the capacity of conquering worlds. Everyone must,
therefore, ask himself how much he has accomplished in this
direction, and to what extent he has failed, so that he can make
the proper resolutions for the coming year.

G-d, Who looks into the heart, on seeing the determination
behind these good resolutions, will send His blessing for their
realization in the fullest measure--in joy and gladness of heart
and affluence, materially and spiritually.

With the blessing of Kesivo Vachasimo Toivo
for a happy and sweet year,

Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND AND COPY EDITOR *
* Reb Mordechai ben Reb Shaul *
* Staiman *
* Passed away on 22 Tamuz, 5763 *
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* May His Soul Merit Eternal Life *
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* YOUR ROSH HASHANAH GUIDE *
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* Tishrei 1-2, 5782 *
* Sept. 7-8, 2021 *
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WHAT IS ROSH HASHANAH?

Birthday of the World

Rosh HaShanah is the day on which G-d completed the creation of
this world, by creating Adam, the original man. Adam's very first
act was to proclaim the Al-mighty as King of the Universe. He
called upon all creatures: "Come, let us worship, bow down, and
kneel before G-d, our maker."

Each Rosh HaShanah, we too proclaim the Kingship of G-d, and
reaffirm our commitment to serve Him well.

Just as on the original Rosh HaShanah, when G-d created the
world for the first time, so each Rosh HaShanah He reconsiders and
re-evaluates the quality of our relationship with Him, and creates
our world anew.

The Book of Life

On the first evening of Rosh HaShanah, after services, we
exchange the traditional blessing, "May you be inscribed and sealed
for a good year."

Our Sages explain that on Rosh HaShanah, we all stand in
judgment before G-d "like a flock of sheep before the shepherd." If
we are worthy, we are inscribed in the Book of Life. Ten days
later, on Yom Kippur, the Book is sealed.

Through repentance, prayer, and charity, we can sweeten the
decree, and merit G-d's blessings for health, well-being, and
prosperity for the coming year.

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* ROSH HASHANAH OBSERVANCES *
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The Shofar

On both days of Rosh HaShanah, Tue., Sept. 7, and Wed., Sept. 8,
we hear during the daytime the sounding of at least the first
thirty of the prescribed blasts of the shofar, the ram's horn.

The shofar, the oldest and most soulful of wind instruments, has
many meanings. Among them:

* It proclaims the coronation of G-d as King of the Universe.

* It "awakens" us to repent and return to G-d.

* It reminds us of the shofar heard at Mount Sinai, when we
accepted G-d's commandments for all time.

* It represents the simple, primal outcry from the depth of the
soul.

* It presages the call of the Great Shofar which G-d will sound
with the coming of Moshiach, who will lead us out of exile and into
our Holy Land -- speedily, in our days.

Call your local synagogue, or Chabad-Lubavitch Center for the
approximate time of the shofar service.

Tashlich

On the first day of Rosh HaShanah, Tuesday, Sept. 7, following
the afternoon prayer, we visit a body of water or pond containing
live fish and recite the Tashlich prayers, in which we "cast away"
our sins.

As fish depend upon water, so do we depend upon G-d's
providence. Also, a fish's eyes never close, symbolizing G-d's
unceasing watchfulness over us.

Special Rosh HaShanah Foods

It is customary on Rosh HaShanah to eat foods symbolizing
sweetness, blessings and abundance.

We dip the challah in honey; and afterwards, on the first night,
Monday evening, Sept. 6, we eat a piece of apple dipped in honey.

After the appropriate blessing on the apple, we add: "May it be
Your will to renew for us a good and sweet year."

Other customs include eating the head of a fish, pomegranates
and carrots.

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* TEN DAYS OF TESHUVAH *
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A Return to Essence

The first ten days of Tishrei -- two days of Rosh HaShanah, the
seven days following, and Yom Kippur -- are an auspicious time in
which to rectify our shortcomings and draw closer to G-d. They are
therefore known as the "Ten days of Teshuvah."

Teshuvah [1] -- frequently translated as repentance -- actually
means returning. Judaism emphasizes that our essential nature --
the Divine spark of the soul -- is good.

True repentance is best achieved not through harsh
self-condemnation, but through the realization that our deepest
desire is to do good, in accordance with the will of G-d.
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1. See Living With Moshiach, Vol. 215, "In Just One Moment."
http://www.torah4blind.org/lwm-5760/215.htm

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* THE FAST OF GEDALIAH *
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Thursday, Sept. 9, is a fast day. We neither eat nor drink, from
approximately 72 minutes before sunrise until 40 minutes after
sunset.[2]

It commemorates the tragic assassination of Gedaliah, a great
Jewish leader during the Babylonian exile.
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2. In New York City, at 7:44 p.m.

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* In loving memory of *
* HORAV CHAIM YEHUDA KALMAN *
* Ben Horav Avrohom Yehoshua Marlow, *
* head of the Bet-Din (Rabbinical *
* Court) of Crown Heights, *
* Passed away, on Friday Morning, *
* 20 Sivan, 5760 (June 23, 2000) *
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* THE ROSH HASHANAH CALENDAR 5782/2021 *
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JEWISH WOMEN AND GIRLS LIGHT ROSH HASHANAH AND SHABBAT CANDLES

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* FOR LOCAL CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES: *
* consult your local Rabbi, Chabad-Lubavitch Center. *
* or: *
* http://www.candlelightingtimes.org/shabbos *
* *
* FOR A FREE CANDLE LIGHTING KIT: *
* contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch Center. *
* *
* FOR A LISTING OF THE CENTERS IN YOUR AREA: *
* http://www.chabad.org *
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>>>> Times Shown Are for Metro NY - NJ <<<<

MONDAY, SEPT. 6, EREV ROSH HASHANAH:
* Light Rosh HaShanah Candles, [3] BY 7:01 p.m.
Say blessings #1 & 2.
* Eat special Rosh HaShanah foods.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, 1ST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH:
* Sounding of Shofar.
* Tashlich prayers -- see above.
* Light Rosh HaShanah candles, [4] AFTER NIGHTFALL,
AFTER 7:59 p.m.
Say blessings #1 & 2.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2ND DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH:
* Sounding of Shofar.
* Rosh HaShanah ends at 7:57 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, FAST OF GEDALIAH:
* Fast ends at 7:44 p.m.
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3. If lighting *AFTER* sunset, light only from a preexisting
flame.

A preexisting flame is a flame burning continuously since the
onset of Rosh HaShanah, such as a pilot light, gas or candle
flame.

4. Do not light *BEFORE* the times indicated. Light only from a
preexisting flame.

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* ROSH HASHANAH AND SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING BLESSINGS *
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After lighting the candles, recite:

#1.

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
A-SHER KI-DE-SHO-NU BE-MITZ-VO-SOV VE-TZI-VO-NU LE-HAD-LIK
NER SHEL YOM HA-ZI-KO-RON.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has
sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the
light of the Day of Remembrance.

#2.

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADOI-NOI E-LOI-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OILOM
SHE-HE-CHE-YO-NU VE-KI-YE-MO-NU VE-HIGI-O-NU LIZ-MAN HA-ZEH.

Translation:

Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us
to reach this occasion.


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* HOLIDAY RECIPES *
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Honey Cake / Traditional Challah / Fancy Kreplach

Honey Cake

Traditionally served on Rosh HaShanah and Erev Yom Kippur,
symbolic of our wishes for a sweet year.

3 eggs
1 pound honey (1-1/3 cups)
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup strong coffee
2 tsps. baking powder
3 tbsps. margarine
1 tsp. baking soda
4 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.

Beat eggs and honey together. Add sugar and mix again. Mix
coffee with baking powder, and then add with margarine to the egg
mixture. Add baking soda, flour, cinnamon and beat together well.

Bake in greased 9" x 13" pan at 325 degrees for 55 minutes to an
hour.

Traditional Challah

For an unusually smooth taste and texture to enhance your
Shabbat and High Holiday / Festival meals.

5 pounds flour
2 ounces fresh yeast & 1 package dry yeast
2 cups warm water
1-1/2 sticks margarine
2-1/3 cups boiling water
2 tbsps. salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs

Glaze:

1 egg, beaten
Poppy seeds

Dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water, in a small bowl, until it
bubbles. In a large bowl, place margarine and pour boiling water
over it and stir until margarine is melted. Add salt and sugar. Let
cool for a few minutes and beat in eggs. Add the bubbling yeast.
Gradually add flour.

Knead for 10 minutes. If dough is too moist add a little more
flour.

When ready to rise, smear top of dough with oil, cover and let
rise 1 hour.

When the dough has risen, while still covered, separate -- tear
off -- a small portion of dough known as 'challah' from the whole
dough. Make the blessing:

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
A-SHER KI-DE-SHO-NU BE-MITZ-VO-SOV VE-TZI-VO-NU
LE-HAF-RISH CHA-LOH.

TRANSLATION:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
who has sanctified us with His commandments,
and commanded us to separate challah.

This piece of dough is put in the oven to bake away until it is
inedible.

Shape and let rise another hour. Brush with beaten egg to glaze.
Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Bake at 350 degrees, 1 hour for large challahs, 1/2 hour for
smaller challahs and rolls.

Fancy Kreplach

Kreplach , a chopped meat or chicken mixture encased in dough,
and then cooked or fried, is traditionally served the afternoon
before Yom Kippur, on Hoshanah Rabbah and at the Purim feast.

DOUGH:

2 cups flour
1/3 tsp. salt
3 tbsps. oil
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 tsps. baking powder or baking soda

FILLING:

1 onion, diced
2 tbsps. oil
1 cup ground cooked meat or chicken
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. matzoh meal
1 egg

DOUGH: Combine flour, salt and oil. In a separate bowl, beat egg
yolks, water and baking powder (or soda). Add to flour mixture.
Knead and roll out, thinly, on floured surface. Cut into 3-inch
squares or circles.

FILLING: Saute onion in oil. Add chopped meat and brown for 5
minutes.

Remove from heat and cool. Add salt, pepper, egg and matzoh meal
and mix well. Fill center of each square or circle with meat
mixture. Fold into triangles, or bring both sides and bottom
together towards center, pinching together, and thus forming a
triangle.

Place in lightly salted boiling water for approximately 20
minutes until kreplach float to top. When ready, remove from pot
and serve in soup. Can also be served as side dish.

For firmer kreplach, fry in heated oil in skillet over medium
flame until golden brown on both sides.

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* THE SHOFAR'S MESSAGE *
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"Our Father, Our King -- Avinu Malkeinu." The theme of G-d as
Parent and Ruler dominates Rosh HaShanah.

The Baal Shem Tov taught that the love G-d has for each one of
us is analogous to and surpasses the love a father has for an only
child born in his old age.

Rosh HaShanah is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and
Eve. Thus, it corresponds to the rebirth of humanity and we
reestablish our relationship as children of G-d on these days.

The sounding of the shofar is connected to this central motif of
Rosh HaShanah, that of G-d as our Divine Parent. To better
understand this we look to another parable of the Baal Shem Tov: An
errant prince, an only son, traveled far from the palace. After
many years had passed, the prince yearned to be reunited with his
father, the king. However, by the time he returned to his native
land, he had forgotten his mother tongue. From deep within his soul
a cry emerged, a cry that -- no matter how estranged the child -- a
father could understand. This fervent, broken-hearted plea of
"Father, it is I, your only son, help me!" broke through the
barriers separating father and son more eloquently than any words
the prince might have uttered. At this moment, the king embraced
the errant son.

For thousands of years the Jewish people have wandered in exile.
At times, we even seem to have lost our means of communicating with
our Father. We are very much like the proverbial prince, who when
facing his father the king could only cry. We are in pain not only
because our self-created barriers separate us from G-d. But also
because even when we wish to return we encounter all sorts of
seemingly insurmountable obstacles born of the national and
spiritual exile of our people.

The shofar represents the wordless cry of the only child within
each of us. Chosen because of its simplicity, it symbolizes the
incorruptible nature of the soul connected to the essence of G-d,
Himself. Transcending the conventional modes of communication, the
shofar's shattering wail arouses in us an awareness of the most
powerful bond uniting Father and child. No matter how far we may
feel we've strayed throughout the year, no matter how muted or
inadequate our ability to communicate with G-d, the shofar of Rosh
HaShanah enables us to reconnect in a more fundamental and powerful
way than previously envisioned.

The Great Shofar, sounded by G-d signaling the messianic age,
will pierce all barriers and penetrate beneath the surface of our
very beings. When G-d sounds the Great Shofar we will be able to
express, completely and openly, the fundamental child/parent
relationship we intrinsically have with G-d. The shofar of
Redemption will usher in a time when the love between G-d and the
Jewish people -- concealed throughout our trial-ridden exile --
will be fully revealed.

May we all be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year.
But even before the New Year may we all find ourselves in the Holy
Temple in Jerusalem with the revelation of our righteous Moshiach,
and he will redeem us.

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* TIME FOR UNITY; TIME FOR STRENGTH! *
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The most important principle in the Torah is the protection of
Jewish life.

It's more important than Shabbat, more important than holidays,
even fasting on Yom Kippur.

Right now, in Israel, and everywhere, Jews must stand together
in unity and do whatever possible to protect Jewish life.

The Rebbe teaches that there are TEN important MITZVOT we can do
to protect life. See what you can do:

1) AHAVAT YISROEL: Behave with love towards another Jew.

2) LEARN TORAH: Join a Torah class.

3) Make sure that Jewish children get a TORAH TRUE EDUCATION.

4) Affix kosher MEZUZOT on all doorways of the house.

5) For men and boys over 13: Put on TEFILLIN every weekday.

6) Give CHARITY.

7) Buy JEWISH HOLY BOOKS and learn them.

8) LIGHT SHABBAT & YOM TOV candles. A Mitzvah for women and
girls.

9) Eat and drink only KOSHER FOOD.

10) Observe the laws of JEWISH FAMILY PURITY.

In addition the Rebbe urges that:

Every Jewish man, woman and child should have a letter written
for them in a SEFER TORAH.*

Every person should study either the Rambam's Yad Hachazakah --
Code of Jewish Law -- or the Sefer HaMitzvos.

Concerning Moshiach, the Rebbe stated, "The time for our
redemption has arrived!" Everyone should prepare themselves for
Moshiach's coming by doing random acts of goodness and kindness,
and by studying about what the future redemption will be like. May
we merit to see the fulfillment of the Rebbe's prophecy now!
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*. There are several Torah scrolls being written to unite Jewish
people and protect Jewish life.

Letters for children can be purchased for only $1. Send your
Hebrew name and your mother's Hebrew name plus $1 to:
"Children's Sefer Torah," P.O. Box 8, Kfar Chabad, 6084000,
Israel, or via the Internet, at: http://www.kidstorah.org

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* A CALL TO ACTION *
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The Rebbe's slogan is: "The main thing is the deed." We
therefore present from the Rebbe's talks, suggestions of what we
can do to complete his work of bringing the Redemption.

Preparations for the High Holidays:

"Our Sages state that thirty days before a holiday, we
should learn the laws pertaining to it. It is already less then
thirty days before the holidays of Tishrei begin and in this
context, it is necessary to mention the importance of providing
Jews with their holiday needs so that they will be able to
celebrate Rosh HaShanah and the holidays that follow in the manner
stated in the Bible, 'Eat sumptuous foods and drink sweet beverages
and send portions to those who do not have them prepared.'"
The Rebbe, Elul, 5750/1990

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* In loving memory of *
* HORAV CHAIM YEHUDA KALMAN *
* Ben Horav Avrohom Yehoshua *
* Marlow *
* head of the Bet-Din (Rabbinical *
* Court) of Crown Heights, *
* Passed away, on Friday Morning, *
* 20 Sivan, 5760 (June 23, 2000) *
* *
* May His Soul Merit Eternal Life *
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* L'SHANA TOVA *
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...May the Festivals of Tishrei Bring
Blessings for You and All Your Loved
Ones, for a Good and Sweet Year,
Spiritually and Materially,
and Bring for All of Us
the Greatest of All Blessings,
the Final Redemption
Through Our Righteous Moshiach.

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