Rosh Hashanah
My school doesn't give us most holidays off. Labor Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Columbus Day -- we have class on all of those holidays. But I got Rosh Hashanah off today. Rather than some Semetic favoritism, it's really due to the fact that my professor who teaches my Thursday class is taking the day off. Shana Tova Umetukah, everyone!
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Cool! I babysat at one of the local synagogues today while the adults had services. The kids were all a bit excited due to missing school for the next week. And the apples and honey got them very wound up! It gave me a good taste of what Primary must be like!
That's all fine. What, however, do you think about Obadiah Shoher's criticism pf Rosh Hashanah as aholiday that has nothing to do with New Year? Here, for example http://samsonblinded.org/blog/petty-paganism.htm
I'm well aware that Rosh Hashanah and its associated practices are controversial in some circles. However, as one who doesn't practice Judaism, it is sufficient for me to note that my professor observed the holiday, which is "good and sweet" enough for me.
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