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trystinnI received this and found it somewhat interesting philosophically regarding holding the keys of the future. When an occultist speaks of Keys, we're usually talking about either Tarot or ritual concepts. In this case, the use is somewhat different.
I've snipped out the request for donations and litany of the Chabbad services, but kept the links for additional materials on the High Holy Days and the event finder, in case anyone in a more metropolitan area becomes curious enough to consider attending Yom Kippur. I'll be celerbating on the 12th with our tiny Island Jewish community.
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"By the Grace of G-d
Eve of Yom Kippur, 5766
October 11, 2005
Dear Friend,
As we count down the hours to the holiest day of the year, when we each
ask G-d to inscribe us in the Book of Life, it may be appropriate to
reflect on a lesson of the year past.
The year was, by all accounts, a tumultuous one, both in Israel and
throughout the world. Yet, certain individuals stood out for facing the
challenges and making a difference in people’s lives.
Each of these heroes took to heart the lesson of Yom Kippur: The Power
of One.
In the times of the Temple: One High Priest serving one G-d in His one
Temple on His one day on behalf of His one people.
And today: One person, effecting one turn of the page, making one good
resolution, doing one good deed -- can change the entire world.
Each one of us has the power to tip the scales for all of humankind.
This Yom Kippur, you hold the keys to the world's future.
Your one good deed, your primal cry from the depths of your soul, can
penetrate the Gates of Heaven and elicit a reciprocal response from G-d.
Our Sages teach us that a crucial part of our service to G-d is to give
generously of our earnings to charity.
We work hard to earn our income. We pour all of our energy -- our soul
-- into it. When we then give it away to charity--when we recognize
that we are but G-d's appointed caretakers of the resources He entrusted
to us and act on His behalf to distribute it--we demonstrate one of the
highest levels of faith a human being can achieve: We give a piece of
our very soul.
In preparation for Yom Kippur, when we pray that the power of our one
soul be propelled by the power of the one day to reach the very essence
of our one G-d, let us demonstrate our faith, let us bare our very soul
by giving freely and generously to charity.
May you merit to experience Yom Kippur in the deepest, holiest way. And
may you and each of your loved ones -- and the entire world -- be
sealed in the Book of Life for an easy year, a healthy year, a happy year,
and a year that we merit to see the ultimate perfection of the world
with the coming of our righteous Moshiach.
On behalf of the staff of Chabad.org,
Rabbi Zalman Shmotkin
Director
PS. I would also like to welcome you to browse our extensive Jewish New
Year website that contains how-to’s, stories, lessons and much more
about Yom Kippur. It's sure to make your holiday more meaningful and
insightful. All this at:
http://www.chabad.org/highholidays
PLUS:
Find-a-service:
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/jewishnewyear/calendar_events.asp"
I've snipped out the request for donations and litany of the Chabbad services, but kept the links for additional materials on the High Holy Days and the event finder, in case anyone in a more metropolitan area becomes curious enough to consider attending Yom Kippur. I'll be celerbating on the 12th with our tiny Island Jewish community.
********************
"By the Grace of G-d
Eve of Yom Kippur, 5766
October 11, 2005
Dear Friend,
As we count down the hours to the holiest day of the year, when we each
ask G-d to inscribe us in the Book of Life, it may be appropriate to
reflect on a lesson of the year past.
The year was, by all accounts, a tumultuous one, both in Israel and
throughout the world. Yet, certain individuals stood out for facing the
challenges and making a difference in people’s lives.
Each of these heroes took to heart the lesson of Yom Kippur: The Power
of One.
In the times of the Temple: One High Priest serving one G-d in His one
Temple on His one day on behalf of His one people.
And today: One person, effecting one turn of the page, making one good
resolution, doing one good deed -- can change the entire world.
Each one of us has the power to tip the scales for all of humankind.
This Yom Kippur, you hold the keys to the world's future.
Your one good deed, your primal cry from the depths of your soul, can
penetrate the Gates of Heaven and elicit a reciprocal response from G-d.
Our Sages teach us that a crucial part of our service to G-d is to give
generously of our earnings to charity.
We work hard to earn our income. We pour all of our energy -- our soul
-- into it. When we then give it away to charity--when we recognize
that we are but G-d's appointed caretakers of the resources He entrusted
to us and act on His behalf to distribute it--we demonstrate one of the
highest levels of faith a human being can achieve: We give a piece of
our very soul.
In preparation for Yom Kippur, when we pray that the power of our one
soul be propelled by the power of the one day to reach the very essence
of our one G-d, let us demonstrate our faith, let us bare our very soul
by giving freely and generously to charity.
May you merit to experience Yom Kippur in the deepest, holiest way. And
may you and each of your loved ones -- and the entire world -- be
sealed in the Book of Life for an easy year, a healthy year, a happy year,
and a year that we merit to see the ultimate perfection of the world
with the coming of our righteous Moshiach.
On behalf of the staff of Chabad.org,
Rabbi Zalman Shmotkin
Director
PS. I would also like to welcome you to browse our extensive Jewish New
Year website that contains how-to’s, stories, lessons and much more
about Yom Kippur. It's sure to make your holiday more meaningful and
insightful. All this at:
http://www.chabad.org/highholidays
PLUS:
Find-a-service:
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/jewishnewyear/calendar_events.asp"
