A Glimpse of the Past
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Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is observed for two (nights and two) days. This year, the first day is the Sabbath Day, Saturday, September 19, 2020 (the first of Tishrey, 5781).
The Holy Temple came into play in a very big way
When Rosh Hashana fell on the Sabbath Day
Nowhere else were permitted shofar blasts
An historic glimpse into Israel's past
The issue, not the actual shofar blowing
But its transporting, if you will -- its 'towing'
For on the Sabbath, to carry an item is not allowed
Not even a shofar to fulfill a precept for a synagogue crowd
Yet into the Holy Temple, carrying was permitted
Ten sacrifices brought: sheep and rams admitted
Expiation for Israel's sins required every day
Her moral compass not allowed to decay
There is no Temple today, Rosh Hashana will come and go
This year on the Sabbath, our shofars lay low
Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2020
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