Ways of Commemorating and Celebrating Rosh Hashanah LaBeheimot
Since we are trying to restore an ancient holiday and transform it from its original purpose of tithing animals for sacrifices, there is no single established way to commemorate it. Hopefully, different Jewish congregations, schools, community centers, and families will adapt approaches that best suit them, as the restored holiday continues to be developed. I would very much welcome learning about people’s ideas and experiences (at ), so that the later editions of this book will ...
Restoring and Transforming the Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Richard H. Schwartz, President Emeritus, Jewish Veg
Messages of Support from Rabbis and Other Jewish Leaders About Renewing the New Year for Animals and About This Book
Restoring and adapting an ancient Jewish holiday to modern practice may seem insurmountable, but many Jews today believe it is possible. As Thomas Paine wrote: “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
The following rabbis and activists not only believe it can be done, but ...
