Special reading for the Jewish New Year, Rosh HaSh...

Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6; 1 Samuel 1:1- 2:10 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This Shabbat marks the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and the celebration of the beginning of mankind. “Now in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall also have a holy convocation; you shall do no laborious work. It will be to you a day for blowing trumpets.” (Numbers 29:1) So,...

Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement Reading and Co...

Book Jona; Lev. 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11; Isaiah 57:14–58:14; Lev. 18:1-30; Micha 7:18-20 Abstract of the commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem Commentary: Already on sunset it starts. Neither eating or drinking is permitted till next sunset. “Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation for you; you shall afflict your souls, and offer an...