Preparing for Jewish New Year
I knew that Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Sept. 30 this year.
What I did not know is that the 30 days before the new year are a special time of preparation for the Jewish faith community.
This time period preceding the High Holidays is called Elul. It began on Monday.
For some interesting reading on Elul, check out Jewish musician Craig Taubman’s site Jewels of Elul. It features various writers who contribute a meditation for every day of Elul.
Then there’s an article by Interfaithfamily.com’s Marinell James. Th freelance writer from San Francisco has chosen an intriguing title: “Elul and Spiritual Do-overs.”
For those who would simply like to know more about Elul, go online to the Orthodox Union’s page on the subject: “Elul: A Time to Reflect.”
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
(pictured abov right: Members of the Jewish faith community often eat apples dipped in honey during Rosh Hashana to symbolize their desire for a sweet new year.)
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