Category — Holidays / Events – Jewish

Yom Kippur ~ 5770

Directly quoted from my Yom Kippur in CyberSpace website.
http://www.CyberSpaceHolidays.com/yomkippur

The fast lasts from sundown Sunday, September 27, 2009 — (which is known as Erev Yom Kippur) until sunset Monday, Septmeber 28, 2009— which is about 25 hours. Candles are lit before leaving for temple services.

On this day G_d seals our fate for the coming year. (On Rosh Hashanah our fate is written in the Book of Life, and on Yom Kippur our fate is sealed!) We spend Yom Kippur in prayer, asking G_d to forgive us for our misdeeds and give us a good year.

As part of the Yom Kippur service — the eve of Yom Kippur — we honor our departed loved ones by lighting a memorial candle (Yahrzeit light). A memorial service is conducted the day of Yom Kippur which is called Yizkor. Each departed sole is memorialized with a different prayer, filling in the departed person’s name in Hebrew. As part of the service, the person donates to a charity in memory of their departed loved ones — which is sent in after the holiday is over.

Yom Kippur, is also known as the Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day of the Jewish faith. While the holiday is considered solemn, it is a happy day because we receive G_d’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of others — Friendship and love is more powerful than the wrongs that were done. When we receive the forgiveness of G_d, it is a sign of His eternal, unconditional love.

Forbidden Practices

On Yom Kippur, we not only fast but are prohibited from:

• Working. No work is conducted on this day — just as none is on the Sabbath.
• No eating or drinking.
• No lotions or perfumes.
• No marital relations.
• No washing for pleasure.
• No leather shoes.

 The Kol Nidre is the most important prayer of the Yom Kippur evening service. The prayer is chanted three times so that even people who are late arriving may be able to hear it. The first time, the Hazzan chants Kol Nidrei, it is chanted very softly, the second time it is chanted a little bit louder, and the third and final time he raises his voice louder and louder. Kol Nidre is chanted before sunset because dispensation from a vow may not be granted on the Sabbath or on a festival. Kol Nidre absolves us of any vows we make in the coming year.

Musaf is the afternoon service which lasts most of the afternoon. During Musaf the Amidah is recited in silence while standing facing east. Parts of this service are song to melodies that go back far into our history. During this service we recall the story of the Ten Martyrs who were killed by the Romans for studying the Torah. We also remember all the Martyrs everywhere who gave their lives so that our religion may continue.

As our judgment is being sealed, and the holiday of Yom Kippur is coming to a close, the final prayer of Neilah is chanted. Neilah, which means, The Closing of the Gates of Heaven. symbolizes that the future of each person will be sealed for the coming year and the Gates of Heaven will be closed. While we were closer to G_d during the Ten Days of Penitence, G_d will remain close to us throughout the coming year — at all times, and in all places. During Neilah, the doors of the Ark remain opened and the congregation must remain standing.

Throughout the Neilah service we pray to G_d to seal us in the Book of Life. From the start of Rosh Hashanah, we asked G_d to inscribe us in the Book of Life. As the Day of Judgment draws to a close, we pray to G_d to seal us in the Book of Life. As the light of day diminishes and this sacred day is coming to a close a great spiritual feeling overtakes the entire congregation. Neilah concludes with the recital of the Eternal Shema Yisroel. At this moment the single, long blast of the Shofar is sounded. Yom Kippur concludes with the words Next Year in Jerusalem — The fast is over with the sounding of the Shofar!

I hope this information was helpful and perhaps we can all come away learning a bit more of the Jewish faith at this special season of the year — a time to reflect, repent, ask forgiveness and ultimately start over and begin anew!

G’Mar Chasima Tova ~ May You and Yours be Written in “The Book of Life,” and Sealed for a Good Year.

L’Shana Tova
~ Happy New Year to You and Yours!

It IS NOT too late!
(With eCards it is NEVER too late!)

DID YOU KNOW…

You can send your Rosh Hashanah eCards (aka Jewish New Year eCards) for 10 days, more specifically up until Yom Kippur which is 10 days after Rosh Hashanah begins.

No need for the “woulda shoulda’s here!”
(With eCards it is NEVER too late!)

SEND Your Rosh Hashanah eCards… NOW!!!

Below are the *direct links* to the http://www.SayItWithEcards.com Rosh Hashanah eCards.

Rosh Hashanah eCards / SEE ALL
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=110

Rosh Hashanah eCards / General
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=216

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=256

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew 5770 (Dated)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=650

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew – Patriotic
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=500

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Patriotic
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=211

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Pink Ribbon (Honoring Jewish Breast Cancer Survivors and Breast Cancer Awareness)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=497

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Tribute to 911 (remembering the Jewish people lost on 911 and their families)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=264

SHORT: Avoid Regrets
~Start creating memories TODAY, and eliminate regrets TOMORROW!

Gut Yom Tov…
May You and Yours be inscribed in the book of life for a good, sweet year,

Now don’t get mad at me, but… I see it EVERY year… 

People WAIT  UNTIL   THE  LAST  MINUTE…
to send their Rosh Hashanah eCards.

WHY?  Because THEY CAN!

You can send your Rosh Hashanah eCards the last minute because you know it will be sent IMMEDIATELY to your recipient.  EVEN IF they are NOT at the computer, the eCard Notification WILL have the right date (IF you sent it on the right date!).

Like Hanukkah, you have a period of time to send your Rosh Hashanah eCards.  In this case…

Rosh Hashanah eCards can be sent UNTIL Yom Kippur.  So don’t agonize if you could not get all your Rosh Hashanah eCards sent at one time.

L’Shana Tova ~ May you and yours be written and sealed for a good, sweet year.

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Luv & Hugs,

 Thursday, September 17, 2009

 Dear Say It With eCards Members:

 As always… I hope this special newsletter finds you and yours doing well.

 I absolutely cannot believe another year has come and gone!  For sure… it was the strangest or should I say “most interesting” year ever — with all the trouble our country is in, which overflowed into our own personal lives.

 But you know what…
“Relationships ARE Our Number One Resource and Support System!”

Money comes and goes, but loved ones, good friends, family, business associates are irreplaceable.

 In the tough times (and the good times) it was always those closest to me who were there through thick and thin.

On a really personal note… 

 Thank You for allowing me the privilege of indirectly celebrating your special occasions as well as acknowledging your sad times through my Judaic eCard designs and services.

With Rosh Hashanah beginning in less than 24 hours and to make your life a little easier.  Below are the direct links to the Rosh Hashanah eCards collection — ALL Seven Categories.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Rosh Hashanah eCards CAN be sent UNTIL Yom Kippur.
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Here are the *direct links* to the Rosh Hashanah eCards.

ROSH HASHANAH ECARDS:

Rosh Hashanah eCards / SEE ALL
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=110

Rosh Hashanah eCards / General
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=216

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=256

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew 5770 (Dated)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=650

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Hebrew – Patriotic
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=500

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Patriotic
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=211

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Pink Ribbon (Honoring Jewish Breast Cancer Survivors and Breast Cancer Awareness)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=497

Rosh Hashanah eCards / Tribute to 911 (remembering the Jewish people lost on 911 and their families)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?step=&what=&cat_id=264

NOTE:  I will write back in a few days with the Yom Kippur / Easy Fast eCards links.  ALL these eCards are in the member area… just waiting for you to send if you want to schedule them in advance.

Questions, suggestions, comments… please feel free to drop me a note at any time.  Remember… I am only an email away!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: I will be taking off for Rosh Hashanah.
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This is one of those months where you will hear from me more often. There is a lot going on between September and October…

 DON’T FORGET… October is *Breast Cancer Awareness Month.*  There are lots of pink ribbon eCards in the member area – Judaic and Non-Judaic.

Roz (718) 671-1891

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Luv & Hugs,

WIN/WIN — You are encouraged to share this newsletter in its entirety with all those you feel might have an interest.  You can also post it on your web site or Blog, if you have one and want to share.  Thank You.  Roz

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Dear Say It With eCards Club Members:

May and June are busy months.  I apologize for all the newsletters.

Coinciding with Shabbos, Friday is Shavuot!

Shavuot begins TONIGHT (Thursday, May 28, 2009) at Sundown.

The Shavuot eCards were designed in two flavors: English / Hebrew

May 29 — Shavuot
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=112 (See ALL)

Shavuot — English
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=401

Shavuot — Hebrew
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=460

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS (June)…

June 8 — Best Friends Day (BFF — Best Friends Forever)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=427

June 14 — Flag Day in USA
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=62

June 21 — Father’s Day (Hebrew and English)
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/index.php?cat_id=308
(12 categories — I’ll be adding Grandson Father’s Day eCards)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As for most holidays that are not Judaic in nature, I design in both Judaic and non-Judaic, for your non-Jewish recipients.

A SHAMELESS REQUEST… 

Please let your friends, relatives, loved ones, business associates, etc. know about Say It With eCards.  I thank you in advance for your efforts.  I am so thrilled to be able to serve
you.

As you can see the categories are never ending. My motto… IF I can think it, I can design it! IF YOU can think it, I WILL design it – when possible!

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NEED HELP/ HAVE A SUGGESTION/  HAVE A COMMENT/  JUST WANT TO CHAT…

Contact me at:  mailto:Roz@SayItWithEcards.com

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As always… THANK YOU for the privilege and honor of allowing me to serve you and your treasured recipients!

Gut Yomtov & Gut Shabbos to You and Yours!

Shalom,

Roz (718) 671-1891
Roz Fruchtman – Owner/Designer / mailto:Roz@SayItWithEcards.com
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