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Here's wishing all the good people at the City-Data Long Island forum, L'Shannah Tovah (li-SHAH-nuh TOH-vuh; li-shah-NAH toh-VAH), Hebrew, literally, "for a good year". This is a shortening of the traditional seasonal greeting, "L'Shannah tovah tikatev v'taihatem" (or, to women, "L'Shannah tovah tikatevi v'taihatemi"), which means, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
The two-day (one day if in Israel or if following the Reform ritual) Jewish Biblical Festival of Rosh ha Shannah (Lev. 23:23-25) commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the world, and more specifically the day on which G-d created Man, G-d's final and most precious creation; and, of G-d as judge, dispensing mercy or justice to those who do or do not repent their sins.
The shofar (ram's horn) is blown, sounding the alarm that it is the time for introspection, asking for forgiveness, giving forgiveness, resolving to do better, and remembering G-d is our King and Judge.
The synagogue service is followed in the early afternoon by a festive meal of sweet foods at home with family and friends. Pieces of challah (braided egg bread) are dipped in honey, rather than the usual practice of dipping in salt before saying the pre-meal Blessing, and pieces of apple are also dipped in honey before eating.
This year, Rosh ha Shannah, because it will occur on Shabbat (Sabbath), begins 18 minutes before sunset on Friday, September 18 on the civil calendar and marks the beginning of the High Holy Days that end 9 days later on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement, Lev. 16:29-31, 23:26-32).
Here's wishing all the good people at the City-Data Long Island forum, L'Shannah Tovah (li-SHAH-nuh TOH-vuh; li-shah-NAH toh-VAH), Hebrew, literally, "for a good year". This is a shortening of the traditional seasonal greeting, "L'Shannah tovah tikatev v'taihatem" (or, to women, "L'Shannah tovah tikatevi v'taihatemi"), which means, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
The two-day (one day if in Israel or if following the Reform ritual) Jewish Biblical Festival of Rosh ha Shannah (Lev. 23:23-25) commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the world, and more specifically the day on which G-d created Man, G-d's final and most precious creation; and, of G-d as judge, dispensing mercy or justice to those who do or do not repent their sins.
The shofar (ram's horn) is blown, sounding the alarm that it is the time for introspection, asking for forgiveness, giving forgiveness, resolving to do better, and remembering G-d is our King and Judge.
The synagogue service is followed in the early afternoon by a festive meal of sweet foods at home with family and friends. Pieces of challah (braided egg bread) are dipped in honey, rather than the usual practice of dipping in salt before saying the pre-meal Blessing, and pieces of apple are also dipped in honey before eating.
This year, Rosh ha Shannah, because it will occur on Shabbat (Sabbath), begins 18 minutes before sunset on Friday, September 18 on the civil calendar and marks the beginning of the High Holy Days that end 9 days later on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement, Lev. 16:29-31, 23:26-32).
L'Shannah Tovah & Happy 5770,
Walter Greenspan
And what does this have to do with Long Island or real estate?????
Here's wishing all the good people at the City-Data Long Island forum, L'Shannah Tovah (li-SHAH-nuh TOH-vuh; li-shah-NAH toh-VAH), Hebrew, literally, "for a good year". This is a shortening of the traditional seasonal greeting, "L'Shannah tovah tikatev v'taihatem" (or, to women, "L'Shannah tovah tikatevi v'taihatemi"), which means, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
A very nice post! A happy and healthy New Year to you and yours!
And what does this have to do with Long Island or real estate????? :confused: :smack:
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There are many, many people on Long Island that celebrate Rosh ha Shannah.
Additionally, there will be far fewer sellers allowing potential buyers to view their houses, there will be far fewer buyers wanting to view houses that are for sale and there will be far fewer real estate agents plying their trade than would be considered normal for this coming weekend.
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There are many, many people on Long Island that celebrate Rosh ha Shannah.
Additionally, there will be far fewer sellers allowing potential buyers to view their houses, there will be far fewer buyers wanting to view houses that are for sale and there will be far fewer real estate agents plying their trade than would be considered normal for this coming weekend.
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So should all religions that are represented on LI have representative posts like this one because there will be slightly less real estate activity for a day or 2?
So should all religions that are represented on LI have representative posts like this one ...
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Would you also object to threads about Christian Halloween parades or Christian Christmas lawn displays or Christian Christmas strolls or Christian Easter egg hunts, etc., etc., etc.?
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Would you also object to threads about Christian Halloween parades or Christian Christmas lawn displays or Christian Christmas strolls or Christian Easter egg hunts, etc., etc., etc.?
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No, because those are things to do. You are simply posting about the holiday of your religion - no thanks!
The peeing contest amongst religions is really getting old. Why can't people celebrate their religion without trying to advertise it?
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