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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1999
Page
5
Rabbi Gedalia Schwartz and Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus say the Hebrew calendar year 5760 and the Jewish new year mark a sacred yearly cycle rather than millennial significance. They note the Gregorian year 2000 centers on Christian millennial ideas, while the Hebrew calendar follows lunar cycles and creation-based calculations.
Jewish leaders explain how the 11 day difference is adjusted to keep holidays, noting Rosh Hashana as the world’s birthday and the secular millennium. They discuss the Hebrew calendar, Adar Sheni in leap years, and sunrise timing, while Rabbi Podwol hopes for harmony and peace in the new century.
The Jewish new year starts Friday with sundown services in synagogues and temples and a symbolic apple and honey meal. The shofar sound marks the period, though some congregations omit it on the first day due to Sabbath observance. Rabbi insights emphasize reflection, forgiveness, and renewal during the 10 day High Holy Days leading to Yom Kippur.
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