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February 01, 2014

First of the Month - ראש חודש

Today, the first of February, Shabbat, Family Day in Israel, and the first of Adar; our sages proclaimed that when Adar enters, joy increases = כשנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה.

I could feel that joy last night. We went to the congregation to pray and worship and celebrate the entering of Shabbat.  My heart filled with joy, unspeakable, full of glory.  It still sings this morning. 

We have two Adar this year, a leap year. Today is the first of Adar Aleph; Adar Beit will include the Purim celebration, on March 16th. Meanwhile, we enjoy this one.

A few days ago, thousands of Israelis flooded the Western Wall with prayers for salvation of Israel. They rallied for the sake of the lands in Judea and Samaria. They came from every walk of life, including from the Knesset. God had promised, "If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7 14 = דברי הימים ב' ז:14)

That rally must have gladdened God's heart.

32nd Day of Praise - Thank you God for a great start of a month of Joy; thank you God for the joy of Your salvation.

Shabbat Shalom,

Looking forward to a Happy Month


Orith

1 comment:

Willie Cunningham said...

Awsome