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FOX Happy New Year To All Our Friends and Patrons KOW KOW INN (Copyright, 1962, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.) Why is Rosh Hashanah observed in Israel for two days while all other holidays are observed for one day only in Israel? ANSWER: Rosh Hashanah is the only festival that occurs on the first day of the month. In the days when the first of the month was determined as a result of the testimony of official witnesses who observed the appearance of the new moon, com- munities outside Israel would sometimes not know of the exact day of the new moon in time to set the official day of the fes- tival which comes at a set day during the month; thus festivals outside Israel were set for two days, lest the beginning of the month be a day later or earlier . In Israel, however, they would have known in time and consequently the festivals were of one- day duration. Rosh Hashanah, however, could not be set for one day, even in Israel, because of the fact that the new moon might not be seen until late in the day, and the next day would be set as the first of the month, hence Rosh Hashanah is universally observed for two days even in our own day. Specializing in American Food Famous for All Chinese Native Food Real Cantonese Family Dinners CARRY - OUT SERVICE 322 W. McNichols TO 8-7550 Season's Greetings LAFER BROTHERS Coffee — Salad Dressing Teas and Syrup Available at Neighborhood Markets Why do some people eat from the head of a lamb on Rosh Hashanah? Happy Holiday Two reasons are advanced for this practice. One is that it is a symbol of the ram which was used as a sacrifice instead of Isaac on Mount Moriah. Since this episode is the main feature of our memories on Rosh Hashanah, it was commemorated by eating from the head of a lamb. Another reason offered is that this practice is symbolic of our prayer to the Almighty that we be placed at the "head" of our destiny and not at the foot of it. For this reason the head of the lamb was eaten. Later it became customary to at least consume the head of a fish, when it was rather impractical to get a head of a lamb. LARDNER ELEVATOR CO. Why are there so many added prayers on the Rosh Hashanah holiday? Season's Greetings LAUCKNER BOAT CO. Dealers in Mercury Outboard Motors and Fiber Gloss Boats Rosh Hashanah being a time of awe and judgment was one in which the populace is advised to spend a major portion of the day in prayer. Naturally, the emotional atmosphere of the day gave rise to very impressive poetry by those who specialized in liturgical poetry. The best of these was chosen to form a part of our Rosh Hashanah liturgy. 44 Why is it customary to go down to pray at the water's edge on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah? A number of reasons have been offered for this practice, which is known as "Tashlich." Some claim that this is done to remind us that Rosh Hashanah is the anniversary of the Creation of the Universe. Standing at the edge of a flowing waterway, reminds us that originally the earth was completely enveloped in water, and it was only the action of the Creator who cleared away the water and confined it within certain boundaries that gave rise to our civilization. Since we were then at the mercy of the Creator, it is well to remember that we are always at His mercy, especially on Rosh Hashanah, when matters of life and death are being decided in the tribunal of heaven. Others claim that praying at the water's edge reminds us of one of the Divine tests through which. the Almighty put Abraham Because of the Satan's challenge as to Abraham's inherent faith in i the Almighty, the Almighty had Abraham immersed in water up to his neck to see if he still retained his faith even though there was a danger of his drowning. Abraham retained his faith, and passed the test, thus earning the right to establish the future of his children as the people of Israel. On judgment day, it is an omen of courage for us to remember that, even though we are "up to our necks" in trouble and in danger, we should retain our faith, as the Almighty always comes through and saves the faithful as He did Abraham. Some claim that the Tashlich ceremony reminds us that we are as the fish of the sea, at the mercy of the Divine fisherman, Who has it in His power to let us swim on or Who sets His line to catch us and end our lives. 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