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7 key takeaways from this study The world reeks of death, but God creates a distinct aroma of life. The unique incense in the Mishkan/Temple and the “soothing aroma” of burnt offerings contrast with the stench of death from sin (beginning in Genesis 3, developed in Romans 5). God's presence and appointed patterns (incense, offerings, festivals) mark out a different “smell” in the world. The Tabernacle is a beachhead of Heaven on earth. Like D‑Day or Incheon, God establishes a beachhead in history through Avraham, Israel, and the Mishkan, then breaks out into the nations. Israel is not an accidental or failed project; it is God's chosen instrument to bring life and blessing to all nations. Redemption is a cycle and a journey, not a one‑off event. The seven festivals (Pesach, Matzot, Shavuot, Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret) form a yearly pattern of ransom, reform, and regeneration. Israel's journey from Egypt to the Land pictures our own journey from bondage to freedom, from old life to being “born again” as a new people. Yeshua is both the Pesach Lamb and the fragrance of life. His blood on the “doorposts” blocks the destroyer and the wrath against the kingdom of oppression. In 2Corinthians 2, believers become the “fragrance of Messiah” — to some, an aroma of life; to others, an aroma from death to death. The “ministry of death” and the “ministry of the Spirit” are connected, not enemies. The Torah engraved on stone exposes sin and death (ministry of death/condemnation), but within it is also the pattern of reconciliation (sacrifices, priesthood, appointments). In Messiah and by the Spirit, that same pattern reaches its fullness: the Word written on hearts, not just on stone (2Corinthians 3; Romans 7–8). Believers are now the living Mishkan and a letter from Messiah. We are living stones (1Peter 2) and living sacrifices (Romans 12), a spiritual house and royal priesthood. Our lives function as a letter and as incense — visible and fragrant testimony of whom we've been with and who indwells us. True tikkun olam (renewing of the world) begins from the inside out. Material help (food, housing, etc.) is vital but incomplete if the inner “hole” in people is never addressed. God planted Israel — and now the enlarged people of God — to bring inner transformation (by the Spirit, through the Word and Messiah), not just external patching of problems. The rock song “That Smell” has a refrain common to reflections about the interplay between self-destruction and death: “Can’t you smell that smell? … The smell of death surrounds you.” Scripture similarly uses the senses to contrast the smell of death versus the aroma of life. This picture is rooted first in Gan Eden, the Garden of Eden. When Adam and Chavah (Eve) chose the tree of the knowledge of good and evil as their source of wisdom, sin entered and death spread to all humanity (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12). Since then, the world has carried a spiritual stench. Decay, corruption, and suffering permeate human history. Humanity tries to mask that smell. Medieval plague doctors stuffed their beak-like masks with flowers and herbs to cover the odor of death. Modern professionals who deal with death use ointments and tricks of the trade to do the same. In the same way, people attempt to paper over spiritual death — pleasure, distraction, ideology, even religion without transformation. Yet Scripture presents a different kind of aroma. Not a mask, but a change at the root. God introduces קָרְבָּנוֹת korbanot (things that “draw near,” offerings) and קְטֹרֶת ketóret (incense) in the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan, (“dwelling place,” Tabernacle). These are not mere rituals. They become signs of Heaven's answer to the smell of death. Unique aromas in the Mishkan The Torah gives a precise, non-copyable recipe for the incense on the golden altar in the Holy Place (Exodus 30:34–38). That fragrance must never become a common household scent. It belongs exclusively to the presence of God. When someone smells that aroma, there should be only one association: the dwelling place of the Holy One, blessed be He. In the Heichal (Holy Place), just before the פָּרֹכֶת paróchet (veil) that guards the קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים Kódesh HaKodashim (Holy of Holies), the golden altar sends up a continual column of smoke. This is not about air freshening. It is a constant symbol of heavenward attention, prayer, and worship. Outside, in the courtyard, another aroma rises from the מִזְבֵּחַ הָעוֹלָה mizbeach ha’olam (altar of burnt offering), the bronze altar. The Torah calls those offerings a רֵיחַ נִיחוֹחַ reach nichóach (“soothing aroma to the LORD,” Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17). From a human nose's point of view, burning animal flesh, hide, and hooves is not soothing. Yet in God's economy, it is the people's total gift — coming in, going up in smoke — that pleases Him. Therefore, two key aromas emerge: The bronze altar: the whole burnt offering, life laid down. The golden altar of incense: continual fragrance of worship and intercession. Both speak to the same reality. The smell of death fills the world, but God establishes particular, holy aromas that signal reconciliation and life. The Mishkan as a demonstration of life The Mishkan is not just a religious structure. It is a visible, mobile demonstration of life. It is the dwelling place of the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who gives and restores life. The people bring offerings. They draw near. They receive cleansing and communion. The presence of God in their midst redefines the camp. Later, King David longs for a more permanent resting place for the Divine Name. He notes the mismatch: he lives in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains under tent curtains (2Samuel 7:2). Eventually, the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ Beit HaMikdash (“House of the Dwelling,” the Temple) in Jerusalem becomes that resting place. Even then, Scripture insists that no building can truly contain God. Solomon prays: “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You, how much less this house which I have built!” 1Kings 8:27 NASB95 Still, God chooses to cause His Name to dwell there. 1Kings 8 describes the cloud of glory filling the house, echoing the cloud that once filled the Mishkan (Exodus 40:34–35). The Temple becomes a focal point for all nations. Solomon prays that foreigners who come and pray toward this house would be heard in heaven, so that “all the peoples of the earth may know Your name” (1Kings 8:41–43). This is already the blueprint for a “house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7; cited in Matthew 21:13). Israel's sanctuary is never meant to be a private club. It is the visible evidence that Heaven is taking up residence on earth. Israel as God's beachhead On D‑Day, Allied forces established a beachhead in Normandy, France, to free Europe from Nazi Germany. It was not enough to land. They had to break out or be crushed on the shore. Similarly, in the Korean War, U.N. forces nearly lost the peninsula, pushed back to Busan. The landing at Incheon became a new beachhead, which allowed a breakout that trapped the enemy. Israel is Heaven's beachhead on earth. God calls Avraham out of Ur, promises him a land, seed, and blessing for all families of the earth (Genesis 12:1–3). That calling grows into a nation, enslaved in מִצְרַיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt), then redeemed at Pesach (Passover, Exodus 12). Pesach marks the beginning of months (Exodus 12:1–2). It is the start of a journey from bondage to freedom, from one kingdom to another. Yet, before Israel can enter the Land, the first generation must die in the wilderness. The second generation enters. In that sense, Israel must be “born again” before entering the rest of the Land (cf. Numbers 14; Deuteronomy 1–2). From this angle, the cycle of the מוֹעֲדִים mo'adim (appointed times) — Pesach, Chag HaMatzot (Unleavened Bread), Shavuot (Pentecost), Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), and Shemini Atzeret — traces a pattern of ransom, reforming and regeneration. Heaven is not just visiting. Heaven is establishing a front line. That beachhead pushes outward until it fills the earth. Ministry of death and the ministry of the Spirit Paul in 2Corinthians 2–3 writes that God “manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place” (2Corinthians 2:14, NASB95). Believers become a fragrance of מָשִׁיחַ, Mashiach (Messiah, Christ) to God (2Corinthians 2:15–16): To those being saved, an aroma from life to life. To those perishing, an aroma from death to death. This is the same theme as the Mishkan. The same incense that delights God may expose death in those who reject Him. Paul contrasts two kinds of “letter” using Greek terms: γράμμα grámma: the written letter, that which is engraved or inscribed. ἐπιστολή epistolḗ: a letter or epistle, a communication sent. In 2Corinthians 3, he speaks of “the letter” (grámma) that kills, but “the Spirit” that gives life (2Corinthians 3:6). He points to the “ministry of death, in letters engraved on stones” — the tablets given to Moshe (Moses, 2Corinthians 3:7). This ministry came with glory. Israel could not stare at Moshe's shining face (Exodus 34:29–35). Yet Paul does not pit Torah against the Spirit. Instead, he uses a classic Hebrew קַל וְחֹמֶר kal va-chomér (light and heavy) argument. If the ministry that condemns comes with glory, how much more will the ministry of the Spirit overflow with glory (2Corinthians 3:8–9). The תּוֹרָה Torah (instruction) on stone reveals sin and pronounces death. It says, “Here is life, here is death. Choose life!” (Deuteronomy 30:19). At the same time, embedded in the Torah are the patterns for reconciliation — offerings, priesthood, the Day of Atonement. The “ministry of death” exposes the need. The “ministry of the Spirit” accomplishes the inward change. Paul says: Not that we are adequate in ourselves… but our adequacy is from God, who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. 2Corinthians 3:5–6, NASB95 The בְּרִית חֲדָשָׁה brit chadasháh (new covenant) promise in the Prophets includes God writing His Torah on hearts, giving a new spirit and a new heart, and cleansing from iniquity (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 36:25–27). This as fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua. From tablets of stone to tablets of the heart In 2Corinthians 3, Paul changes imagery. He says the believers themselves are his “letter” (epistolḗ), not written with ink but “with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts” (2Corinthians 3:3). The transformation of people becomes a visible epistle, read by all. This directly connects back to Moshe. Moses' face reflected God's glory because he spoke “face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend” (Exodus 33:11). That relationship left a visible mark. Israel asked him to veil his face because the radiance unsettled them. Paul explains that a spiritual veil still lies over many hearts when Moshe is read. Only in Messiah is it removed (2 Corinthians 3:14–16). When a person turns to the Lord: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NASB95 Then, with unveiled face, believers behold the glory of the Lord “as in a mirror” and are “being transformed into the same image from glory to glory” (2Corinthians 3:18). The pattern of Moshe, whose face shone, becomes the pattern of all who walk in Messiah by the Spirit. This does not cancel Israel's calling. Instead, it fulfills it. The Torah's goal is not abolished. It reaches its τέλος télos (goal/destination) in Messiah, who embodies Israel's mission and opens it to the nations (cf. Romans 10:4; Romans 11). ‘Living sacrifice,’ ‘living stones’ Apostles Paul and Peter address this in Romans 6–12 and 1Peter 2. Romans 6 describes identification with Messiah's death and resurrection. Believers are buried with Him through immersion and raised to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3–4). Romans 7 faces the tension: the righteous standard of the Torah confronts human inability, leading to the cry, “Who will set me free from the body of this death?” (Romans 7:24). Romans 8 announces the answer in Messiah and the Spirit. Romans 9–11 then wrestles with Israel's calling. Did God plant Israel only to abandon her? Paul answers “no.” Israel is like an olive tree. Natural branches may be cut off for unbelief. Wild branches (from the nations) may be grafted in. Yet the root — God's covenantal work in Israel — supports all (Romans 11:17–24). God did not create Israel “to be nothing.” He created Israel to fill the earth with blessing. Then Romans 12 begins: Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God…. Romans 12:1 NASB95 This is Mishkan language. Instead of animal life going up in smoke, the believer becomes a living sacrifice. Life is placed on God's altar. The mind is renewed. Behavior changes (Romans 12:1–2). This is the practical outworking of Mishkan lessons in everyday discipleship. Similarly, 1Peter 2:4–10 speaks of coming to Messiah as a “living stone” rejected by men but choice and precious to God. Those who come to Him become “living stones… built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1Peter 2:4–5 NASB95). Peter applies titles from Exodus 19 — “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession” (1Peter 2:9) — to this community. This is not replacement but expansion. God takes the original calling of Israel and extends it through Messiah to Jew and Gentile together, without revoking Israel's promises (Romans 11:28–29). The Mishkan pattern is now embodied in a people, not just a building. True tikkun olam: Reformation from the inside out The modern interpretation of תיקון עולם tikkún olám (repair of the world) often focuses on social, political, or environmental repair. These are not unimportant. Feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and protecting the vulnerable echo the Torah's concern for the widow, orphan, and stranger. However, this study stresses that if tikkun olam stays external, it never truly repairs the world. It may become a sophisticated game of “whack‑a‑mole,” hitting surface problems while deeper issues in the human heart remain untouched. Housing a person without addressing the “hole” within may leave the core problem unsolved. Likewise, nations may shift policies without healing the underlying rebellion, idolatry, and fear. Through Israel and through Messiah, God's plan is ransom, reform, and regeneration. This involves: Cleansing from sin and death (Pesach, Yom Kippur). Ongoing formation as a holy people (Torah, Shabbat, mo'edim). Final renewal of creation with new heavens and a new earth, where death and pain are no more (Isaiah 65–66; Revelation 21:1–4). This work begins in the heart, by the Spirit, through the Word. It then flows out into practical mercy, justice, and witness. Guarding the Word and avoiding counterfeits The study also warns about those who “peddle the word of God” for profit (2Corinthians 2:17). The Greek term there describes a dishonest merchant. Such teachers may start well, building trust with correct first steps, then make a subtle or dramatic leap into error. If hearers are not grounded in Scripture, they may follow. In an age of YouTube prophets and endless online content, discernment becomes essential. Believers are urged to sow to the Spirit rather than the flesh (Galatians 6:8), which includes prioritizing serious engagement with the written Word over sensational voices. The TaNaKh and New Testament together, read in context, with attention to continuity and fulfillment. The Mishkan, the festivals, the prophets, the Gospels, and the epistles form one coherent story. That story centers on Messiah Yeshua and God's desire to dwell among His people and renew the world. The aroma that remains The bronze altar of the Mishkan speaks of what goes up in smoke — old life, old bondage, old attachments. The golden altar of incense speaks of what continues — prayer, worship, intercession. Revelation portrays an altar of incense and speaks of “the prayers of the saints” rising before God like incense (Revelation 5:8; 8:3–4). Some of those saints are martyrs, killed for bearing witness behind enemy lines. Their lives were not wasted. Their aroma still rises. For those in Messiah, life in this age may still carry the smell of death all around. Yet, in the midst of that, God creates a new fragrance. The people of God, Jew and Gentile, become: Living sacrifices on the altar. Living stones in the temple. Letters written by the Spirit. Incense rising before the throne. To some, that aroma will expose death and provoke hostility. To others, it will signal life, hope, and the nearness of the Kingdom. In either case, the fragrance belongs to Him. As Paul writes: For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 2Corinthians 2:15 NASB95 In a world saturated with the smell of death, God is forming a people who carry the fragrance of life, rooted in Israel's calling, fulfilled in Messiah, and empowered by the Spirit. The post From smell of death to fragrance of life: The Gospel in Israel’s Tabernacle (Exodus 12; 2Corinthians 2–3) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

In the fifth message of our series called Feast, Pastor Mel explains the Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah), a biblical holy day outlined in Leviticus 23:23-25 and Numbers 29:1-6, emphasizing its significance as a time of solemn rest, remembrance, and spiritual renewal, marked by the sounding of the shofar (ram's horn). He highlights its role as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, initiating the 10 Days of Awe for introspection and repentance, and explores its multifaceted biblical symbolism—calling Israel to renewal, obedience, gathering, war, submission, worship, and repentance, as seen in scriptures like Exodus 19:16-20, Numbers 10:1-4, Joel 2:1, and others. Mel connects the feast to New Testament eschatology, particularly in 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 and 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, where the trumpet blast signifies the transformation and gathering of believers at Christ's return, portraying Yom Teruah as both a historical observance and a prophetic foreshadowing of God's ultimate redemption and judgment.

Days of Awe & the Rhythm of the Kingdom: True Readiness, Not Date-Setting – KIB 499 Description In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake call the Remnant back into the rhythm of the Kingdom during the Days of Awe—away from hype, date-setting, and pagan substitutes. From Matthew 24 to Numbers 10, we explore daily practices that cultivate holiness, discernment, and protection for our homes, and we address the rising chaos around Halloween and other occult seasons. This is a sober call to walk in sync with Jesus, close the doors to Babylon, and live ready. Key themes: Day of Atonement & the believer's judgment, the “wheat and tares” reality, why hyper-grace and universalism miss the mark, how feasts tune us to Heaven's cadence, and practical morning/evening prayers to guard your home.

The ten days between Yom Teruah and Yom Kipur are known as the days of awe. It is a time to take stock of what one has accomplished in the past year and plan for the future. In doing this, one can draw inspiration from Moses. His accomplishments during the last month of his life were truly great. One can also draw inspiration from the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. That event has catalyzed believers all over America and may turn out to be one Satan's great mistakes.

Yom Teruah, also known as the Day of Blowing Shofars, has its inaugural fulfillment in the babe born in Bethlehem becoming King of kings and Lord of lords nearly 2000 years ago. That inaugural fulfillment will be consummated when our King returns to us and begins His earthly millennial reign from Jerusalem. This will also usher in the Day of Atonement which is prophetically ten days later. Join us as we look at the Fall Festivals and their future fulfillments!

Rosh Hashanah, “The Head of the Year,” is the fifth of the seven holy observances mentioned in Leviticus 23. This name is never used in the Scriptures to refer to this feast, despite the fact that it is the most common name used today. This name is used because the Rabbis believed it was on this day that the creation took place. Thus, it has become known as the beginning of the Jewish civil calendar year.In the Bible, Rosh Hashanah is called “Yom Teruah,” (“A Day of Blowing”), referring to the blowing of the “shofar” or ram's horn (Numbers 29:1). It is also called “Zicharon Teruah,” (“a memorial of blowing,” or “a remembrance of blowing”) (Leviticus 23:24). Rosh Hashanah occurs on the 1st of Tishrei (the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar), whereas Yom Kippur (the next major festival) is observed on the 10th day of Tishrei. The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are called “Yomim Naraiim” or “Days of Awe.” It is during these ten days that Jewish people are to perform deeds of repentance and restoration in order to be assured that their sins are forgiven on Yom Kippur.Most notably, Rosh Hashanah is known for the blowing of the ram's horn. According to the Rabbis, the sounding of the ram's horn symbolized the final regathering of the Jewish people when Messiah comes, and the dead are resurrected. In Isaiah 27:13 we read:“And in that day a great trumpet (shofar) will sound. Those who were perishing in Assyria and those who were exiled in Egypt will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.”With this, the B'rit Hadashah (“New Testament”) agrees. Matthew 24:31 states,“And He will send His angels with a loud trumpet (shofar) call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.”In this verse, Yeshua prophesied four things will happen at His second coming: First, angels will be sent out to regather the Jewish people; Second, this event will be accompanied with the blast of the shofar; Third, the focus is the regathering of the “elect” or “chosen,” by which is meant the Jewish people; Fourth, this regathering is from a worldwide dispersion.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/JBIgpgVg5g4Send us a text

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #225 - Yom Teruah: Now That You Mention It, Nehemia and Lynell invite everyone to a special Yom Teruah Live Teaching for a Biblical investigation into the purpose of this appointed time that commences … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #225 – Yom Teruah: Now That You Mention It appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

While the church has no celebration for the second coming of Christ, the Bible has one.

Sermon for Rosh Hashanah - Yom Teruah. This message was given by Messianic Rabbi Frank Davis during our Rosh Hashanah/Yom Teruah service on Monday evening September 22, 2025.

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Territorial Spirits, True Justice, and the King's Appointed Times — Preparing for the Fall Feasts | KIB 498 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael & Mary Lou Lake address how believers can stand against territorial spirits, pursue biblical justice, and return to the Lord's appointed times with a Christ-centered focus. From practical Feast of Tabernacles ideas to deep dives on Sabbath, Calvinism vs. free will, Lady Justice, Daniel's warfare, the Septuagint timeline, and cycles of sanctification, this episode equips the remnant to walk wisely in perilous days. What you'll learn: Why curses “without a cause” won't land—and how to close open doors Practical, family-friendly ways to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles The difference between God's feasts and paganized “your feasts” (Amos 5) Biblical justice vs. the idol of “Lady Justice” Scriptural examples of territorial warfare (Daniel, Ephesus/Acts) How Sabbath and the fall feasts form kingdom rhythms of rest & readiness Dangers of over-generalizing theology; foreknowledge, predestination & free will “Cycles of sanctification” and staying Christ-centric in every feast

Yom Teruah, the Feast of Trumpets, is celebrated on the first day of the seventh month of God's calendar.  Every year Jewish people around the world recognize this holy day by the blowing of a shofar.  Learn the significance of this holiday; why we celebrate it, and what it means for you today, in this special episode. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/uof 

In preparation for Yom Teruah, Pastor Mark prepares us for a beautiful time of renewal and reset through the ordinances of Tashlich/Casting away and the Mikveh/Baptism for remission of sins as well as a ritual cleansing to have a fresh start.

Yom Teruah, also known as the Day of Blowing Shofars, is the first of the fall holy days of our God and King! It is a day that we celebrate His compassionate rule and reign over our lives! It is a day that begins the Ten Days of Awe which is when we take time to reflect and meditate on His Kingdom. It is a time in which we renew our allegiance and commitment to Him as King of kings and Lord of lords! Join us as we ready ourselves for this sacred time.

Crystal Rivers | Word for Now | Sep 22, 2025 This content presents a Christian theological framework centered on Jewish festivals, particularly Rosh Hashanah, as spiritually significant seasons for believers. The central premise is that specific times of year, especially during Jewish holy days, represent "chairo seasons" when divine activity increases and spiritual encounters become more accessible. The teaching emphasizes that spiritual preparation through prayer, scripture study, and sacrifice creates opportunities for angelic visitations and divine revelation. It interprets biblical stories like Abraham's encounter with three visitors and Jacob wrestling with an angel as examples of how spiritual readiness during transitional seasons can lead to supernatural encounters and divine commissioning. The content reframes Rosh Hashanah (called "Yom Teruah" or day of trumpet blowing) as a time when God invites believers to "rule and reign" through receiving His word for the coming season. This is connected to the biblical account of David's anointing, suggesting that just as kings were anointed with oil that flowed according to their spiritual capacity, believers can receive divine authority and direction during these seasons. Several interpretations diverge from mainstream Christian theology, particularly regarding "evil spirits from God" in scripture, which the teaching explains as consequences of prior spiritual rebellion rather than divine judgment. The content also emphasizes that spiritual encounters require specific preparation and that only those with "ears to hear" will receive what God is releasing in each season. The overall message promotes active spiritual engagement during Jewish festival seasons, suggesting that believers who position themselves correctly through spiritual disciplines will experience restoration, encounters, and divine commissioning that others will miss. However, some of the claims about specific dates, direct revelation, and supernatural encounters should be approached with discernment, as they represent particular interpretative traditions rather than universally accepted Christian doctrine. Zoom every weekday : http://www.caveadullam.org/zoom

In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Rosh Hashanah. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 19, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour.Send us a text

Yom Teruah: The Prophetic Call of the Shofar Yom Teruah represents one of Yahweh's divinely appointed times, calling us into sacred remembrance and response. As the first day of the seventh month, this holy convocation requires careful watching for the new moon's appearance. The Hebrew "Zichron Teruah" translates as "a memorial of the shout of the shofar," revealing that our focus should center on hearing and responding to Elohim's call rather than simply producing sound. The shofar carries four distinct sounds: Tekiah proclaims rejoicing and hope, Shevarim calls us to humble ourselves before the coming King, Teruah pleads for mercy before the Judge, and Tekiah Gedolah points to the ultimate trumpet announcing the King's return. These sacred sounds echo from Mount Sinai to the future resurrection, connecting us across time to Yahweh's eternal purposes. Known as "the day no one knows" due to new moon timing, Yom Teruah points prophetically to Mashiach's return. The parable of ten virgins illustrates this theme of readiness and spiritual preparation. The shofar announces multiple messianic themes: Israel's regathering, resurrection of the righteous, coronation of the King, and the great judgment. As we hear these trumpet blasts, we prepare our hearts for relationship with Yahweh before the coming Day of Atonement. Check it out   Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/KSGGmhRftDw - be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for updates and new teachings: www.Youtube.com/theruachlife and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ruachministries    If these have been a blessing to you please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate

Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) 2025: Begins sunset of Monday, September 22, 2025 Ends nightfall of Wednesday, September 24, 2025 The Feast of Trumpets is established in Leviticus 23, when God told Moses that the people of Israel should have "a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets." But what is the blowing of the trumpets meant to remind the Israelites of? And what does this celebration have to do with us today? Rabbi Schneider answers these questions and more in this important episode on Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets). **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES -  https://djj.show/wl6   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown on September 22 this year. Traditionally the Feast  is called the Jewish New Year, though in the BIble the feast is Yom Teruah, the Day of the Blowing of the Shofar, (the feast of Trumpets.) 

In this teaching, we explore the significance of Yom Teruah (also known as the Day of Trumpets and Rosh Hashanah), how it points to the Messiah's Second Coming, and practical ways it can be celebrated today.https://davidwilber.com/

In this Radio Feature, Rabbi Gary discusses Rosh Hashanah. This 1 minute episode will air on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles, beginning September 12, 2025, on Fridays during rush hour.Send us a text

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Rosh Hashanah is one of the most celebrated days in the Jewish year — but what is it really about? Is it the Day of Judgment? The birthday of the world? The creation of man? Or simply the mitzvah of blowing the shofar?In this High Holidays Masterclass, we explore how all of these elements connect, revealing three dimensions of Rosh Hashanah:Malchuyot — crowning God as King, the detailed judgment of the year.Zichronot — God's remembrance of creation and His infinite kindness.Shofarot — the essence of the soul crying out, reaching God's very essence.Discover why the Torah only calls it Yom Teruah, why the shofar must be a simple ram's horn, and how the essence of your soul is revealed on this day.Takeaway: The shofar is not just a sound — it's your essence calling out to God. And when your essence is revealed, God's essence is drawn into the world, recreating it anew with blessing and life.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on August 27, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Did you know that there are EXACTLY 70 WEEKS from the 7th day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread following the second Passover this year 2025 to Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement 2026? Additionally if you count the 7 Sabbaths of the Omer following the Feast of First Fruits for the Second Passover this year and then you count an additional 62 Sabbaths (as in Daniel 9:25 says 7 weeks or 7 sevens i.e. 7 sabbaths & 62 weeks, sevens or sabbaths that's 69 sabbaths from the feast of first fruits for the second Passover this year) you come to Yom Teruah or Feast of Trumpets 2026 which is ON THE 69TH Sabbath after the feast of First Fruits! All throughout scripture prophecy most times has a long plan and then a short plan. The long plan is always first and the fulfillment may be in the distant future, and you don't know the day or the hour that it will be fulfilled. Then the short plan is very often revealed, including the date of its coming fulfillment once you get really close to its time. So, there can be two timelines for one prophecy or set of prophecies, a long plan and a short plan, a far plan and a near plan. Consider Noah who began building his boat 120 years before the flood came. He knew it was going to come, he just didn't know when that was the long plan, but then the short plan was revealed to him seven days before the flood came. As the time of fulfillment neared, he was told exactly what day it would start to rain. Same thing with the exodus from Egypt. The long plan was revealed to Abraham, Isaac, and then Jacob. As they got closer to going to Egypt, the plans became more distinct. Abraham saw it afar off, and Jacob actually went to Egypt. But still, it was a long plan… the rest of 400 years before they would know exactly when the exodus was coming. Then, when Moses came back from the desert, he revealed the short plan and they knew exactly when they were going to leave, the night of Passover. Same thing with Daniel 9, all of Daniel's visions actually, but Daniel 9:24-27 is what we're specifically dealing with in part 1 of this message regarding verse 24's long plan of 3500 years and in part 2 verses 25's and 27's short plan of 70 actual weeks of days.

Days of Awe are fully upon us. The sound of shofars call Israel to repentance and the Day of Atonement occurs for Ancient Israel. The High Priest enters the Holy of Holies, the blood is shed.How do these two biblical holidays relate to New Testament Believers today? How does this relate to an election season in a Constitutional Republic?This Sunday, Pastor David will relate the Biblical Feasts of Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur to what the Lord is saying to His Bride in America in 2024.Romans 13:1: "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God" See less

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | September 2024 | Part 1Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or make comments about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• What are the feasts Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur?• The MTOI Parsha schedule • Is computer terminology a problem for us?• Be bulletproof?• Husbands, reassure your wives• You're doing it wrong• Did Jeremiah prophesy about our times?• What is James 4:15 referring to?• Do people misuse the word ‘blessing'?• What qualifies you to say that to me?• Clip-on tzitzit?• Can I hold on to my 2nd tithe to attend a feast?• Guidelines for doing Sukkot at home?• Observing Shabbat while visiting family/friends?Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our YouTube and Rumble channels every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The stories of people in the Bible are not just an historical account — they can serve as prophecy for us today! Jake Hilton teaches us how to recognize this duality and use it as a dress rehearsal for the end times, starting with a redefinition of what it means to be a bondservant. Get your notes HERE https://tinyurl.com/58fzx6rc Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three reckonings of Yom Teruah...

The thirty-ninth episode of our podcast, where we loosen and bind the Word of God in a conversational space to help us and others grow in Messiah.In this week's episode, Darren is joined by Becca Ringwood to discuss, in light of the current period of Biblical feasts (Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur & Sukkot), the importance of placing our focus on those who will come after us, both genetically and spiritually, the need for high quality examples of discipleship to demonstrate what a relationship with God really looks like and the significance of eldership and guidance for younger believers, whether our own children, those of others, or simply those who are less advanced in their walk with God. We hope this conversation inspires and edifies you today. Shalom.*******For our doctrine, feel free to check out our Torah Portion teachings on YouTube, but here it is about finding the links between God's righteous instructions and our own lives today. So open your Bibles and your minds, and join us as we discuss matters that affect our faith day-to-day, learning how to be better disciples and apostles of the Most-High, as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, fellowship and edifying conversation.

Join Pastor Chris as he looks at Jesus in the Feast of Trumpets.

The fifth of seven Feasts of YHWH, the Feast of Trumpets may well be the season of our Lord's return for His holy ones, the dead in Messiah rising first, then those alive caught up with them ever to be with the Lord Yeshua!

The Jewish feasts are prophetic in nature and look to the person and the work of Christ. So, how is The Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah or Yom Teruah) fulfilled? When will that trumpet sound? And where are we on the end times timeline? 

Yom Teruah can be translated as a day of cheering. In Revelation when the seventh trumpet sounds there is cheering in Heaven because "the kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ." At that time Christ will begin purging the world of His enemies, those who worship false gods. The impulse to idolatry has not gone away. What does it look like today when people in the church turn to other gods in the same way that Israel did in the past?

Shabbat "Shuvah" is the "Sabbath of 'Return'" after Yom Teruah (aka, "Rosh HaShanah") and before Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. Returning to God is taught to us by Messiah Yeshua in the form of the parable of "The Prodigal Son." It is a powerful model of how return from irrational separation into relational joy is enabled by rational and spiritual erasure of ill-founded shame.

The Seven Weeks of Comfort  Part 13:  Rosh Hashanah and The Shofar of Paul - English and Spanish.  On Rosh Hashanah, we are commanded to remember the times in the Scriptures when the Almighty used the shofar blasts to grant us deliverance. Join us for our services on Yom Teruah as we study the shofar of the Apostle Paul! Recorded on the Feast of Trumpets, October 3, 2024. Las Siete Semanas de Consuelo Parte 13: Rosh Hashaná y El Shofar de Pablo - Inglés y Español.  En Rosh Hashaná, se nos ordena recordar los tiempos en las Escrituras cuando el Todopoderoso utilizó los toques del shofar para concedernos la liberación. Acompáñenos en nuestros servicios de Yom Teruah mientras estudiamos el shofar del Apóstol Pablo. Grabado en la Fiesta de las Trompetas, el 3 de octubre de 2024.  

Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the day of Yom Teruah 2024. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us

Through the story of Nehemiah and the significance of Yom Teruah, we are reminded of the importance of repentance and renewal. The post What's Holding You Back? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.

Pastor Mark continues the series on preparation for Yom Teruah drawing patterns from Malachi 4, Exodus 14 & 15, Zechariah 1 and 1 Thessalonians 4.

Pastor Mark began a series in preparation for the Feast of Trumpets/Yom Teruah and how it relates to preparing for the return of Messiah.

Looking into the Shout of The Lord are you a Watchman?The Feast of Trumpets 2024Ezekiel 316 At the end of seven days the word of the Lord came to me: 17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 18 When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,' and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for[b] their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 19 But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself.20 “Again, when a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling block before them, they will die. Since you did not warn them, they will die for their sin. The righteous things that person did will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 21 But if you do warn the righteous person not to sin and they do not sin, they will surely live because they took warning, and you will have saved yourself.”22 The hand of the Lord was on me there, and he said to me, “Get up and go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” 23 So I got up and went out to the plain. And the glory of the Lord was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell facedown.24 Then the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet. He spoke to me and said: “Go, shut yourself inside your house. 25 And you, son of man, they will tie with ropes; you will be bound so that you cannot go out among the people. 26 I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious people. 27 But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.' Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people.In scripture, the blowing of trumpets was used to signal an important occurrence, a call to action andor worship, announcing the new moon and the festivals, the Moedeim, as well as many other key events. So if you hear a trumpet blast, you know it has a purpose, and it is our responsibility to know what that purpose is. How will we know? By reading His Word and maintaining a prayerful relationship with our Redeemer through the power of the Ruach HaKodesh. https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BulldozerFaith-Monthly-Newsletter-SEPTEMBER-24.pdfhttp://member.bulldozerfaith.com/givepaypal.me/bulldozerfaith https://cash.app/$bulldozerfaith https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bulldozerfaith-Monthly-Magazine-October-2023.pdfDaily Devotional and teaching with Kenny Russell - Get connected with our Podcast Channelshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/what-then-shall-we-sayEmail kenny@bulldozerfaith.comNews Magazine - https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BulldozerFaith-Monthly-Magazine-March-2024.pdf

God gave us a Calendar that reveals who Jesus is and what He will do for us. This calendar helps define and govern our lives. For the Fall Holy Days, we will start with the first which is called Yom Teruah or the Day of Blowing (ram's horns/trumpets). It is all about Jesus our King and His return to judge the living and the dead. For Yom Teruah last year we looked at Psalm 2 and how it was fulfilled by Jesus. This year we will take a dive into the book of Revelation and what it says about this holy day. Join us in this journey of discovering more about who Jesus is and who we are in Him.

Are you planning Passover? Passover is a celebration that requires significant planning whether you are celebrating in your own home with your family or with a group. In Temple times, people would “register” for a lamb in groups of about fifty people. Since sacrificial animals all turn a year older on Elul 1 Rosh Hodesh Elul, the new moon festival of the month of Elul marks the opening of the time window when one-year-old lambs qualified for the Pesach will be born. Elul 1 is ma'aser behema, or the counting of domesticated animals. During the time of the Temple, this day was the new year to determine the start date of animal tithes. The lambs would therefore be a year old even though technically aged about six months or less. Since only a kazayit (the size of an olive) of the lamb had to be eaten to meet the requirement of sharing the Pesach, one lamb sufficed for many people. They simply needed to share in its suffering, not make the main meal from it. The celebratory meal of the chag (joyous festival) was the main course to fill the belly. During Second Temple times, if you did not register ahead of time to share in a lamb, then you were not permitted to eat from it! Yikes. Such delay in planning one's worship was considered a severe spiritual lapse. We might compare this to someone who has many opportunities to accept Yeshua as savior, yet refuses or delays repeatedly. When the Day comes, it is too late. Practically speaking, a person could make a last-minute purchase and bring his own lamb by procuring one himself, but that's a lot of meat for one person to eat before midnight! Passover is a type and shadow of salvation, but it is also predictive of how we acquire an identity with the holy community of Israel. From smaller family and friends gatherings, we grow together and eventually stand as one people at Shavuot and the fall feasts of Yom Teruah and Yom HaKippurim. A chag is a “memorial,” so while you're planning, why not plan to make it memorable? Since an essential element of Pesach is teaching children, the part of the seder that is telling the story of the Exodus can ALWAYS be made memorable to children. For instance, one year, I dressed up in Egyptian costume as “The Plague Lady.” It required a few months of planning! I don't have any photos from that seder because I was too busy plaguing people, but I looked pretty scary. Here's what I did: 1. Water turning to blood: I purchased small (dead) baitfish and a whole big fish from the market and submersed the big fish in a pitcher of red Kool-Aid. When the leader announced the plague, I came in and offered to serve the kids' table drinks from the pitcher. Yes, they screamed. I then threw some of the dried fish onto their table. Be careful with that one. One of the kids tried to eat one. 2. Frogs: Over a month before the seder, I purchased a frog pinata and three packages of catfish stinkbait. I opened the stinkbait, inserted it into the pinata, then wrapped the frog in a big Hefty bag and left it in the garage until Passover. I unwrapped it just after the dead fish Kool-Aid, unplugged the pinata, and then I walked through the room swinging the pinata around. Yes, it was horrible. I also bought some frog legs from the market and threw some onto the kids' table. I don't think anyone tried to eat those. We were all nauseated from the stinkbait frog. It smelled so bad you could taste it. 3. Lice: Easy-peasy. Lice-rice, baby, but go easy. Clean-up is a mess. 4. Flies: Cheap party favors, a dollar a bag. Pass them out to parents ahead of time so they can throw them at the kids. You won't have to worry about clean-up. The kids will scoop them up to take home. 5. Livestock pestilence: I took a huge stuffed cow, wrapped it in some bandages, stuffed a thermometer in her mouth, and made a “litter.” We took a few trips around the kids' table asking if there were a doctor in the house.

Do you know how the Biblical festivals point to Christ? Many think of the holidays celebrated in Judaism as being just for the Jews and not relevant to believers today. What those people don't realize is the strong connection they have to our Messiah. The Bible has more to teach us using God's holidays than may be realized by the average person in the Body of Christ. 

The regular Torah portion now includes the very last few in the Book of Deuteronomy, the life of Moses himself, and thus some of his final admonitions, including the second, and final, "Song of Moses," in parsha "Ha'azinu," chapter 32 of Debarim. This week is also the Sabbath that falls between the sounding of the shofar, Yom Teruah, that begins the Fall Feasts of Yah, the the tenth day of the seventh month, and "holiest day of the year," Yom Kippur, of the Day of Atonement...sometimes called "Shabbat Shuva," or the Sabbath of Return. It's also a time of GREAT 'Misunderstanding' for most of 'xtianity,' that has been taught one of the Biggest Lies in all human history - that the Creator of the Universe and Author of Scripture 'did away with' His own Written "law" (actually, 'Instruction,' - His Word) and didn't mean it when He said - repeatedly - to keep MY feasts (moedim, and Appointed Times) "forever" - wherever your end up. The Erev Shabbat reading and overview is about that Song of Moses itself, chapter 32: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SSM-9-22-23-Ha-azinu-Yom-Kippur-Deut-32-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The "Shabbat Shuba" teaching addresses that misunderstanding, and the whole point of the Sabbath of RETURN directly. And this year, even more than others before it, given the Evil now rampant in the world, is a particularly poignant reminder of why He has told us to remember His "Appointed Times." There is, however, one question that always seems to come up regarding the commandment to observe the "Day of Atonement,' Yom Kippur, by "afflicting our souls." Most of us have been told that might mean to fast for the entire day. But why not just say that? Could there be more? And - just MAYBE - does an understanding there start to tie literally everything together? "Ha-azinu: Yom Kippur, Shabbat Shuva, - and 'afflicting our souls' " https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WT-CooH-Ha-azinu-Shabbat-Shuva-and-Anah-our-Nefeshkem-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part teaching is here:

On this episode of Shabbat Night Live, you are going to get a quick preview of this year's teachings from Jake Hilton, Steve Siefken and Matthew Vander Els! PLUS an EXCELLENT teaching on Yom Teruah that Michael presented in 2011 from New Mexico called “The Day of Trumpets at the Rock of Ages!” Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/yckvak7d Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sound of the shofar (ram's horn) calls us to something extraordinary - Yom Teruah, commonly known as the Day of Trumpets. This isn't just any call; it's an announcement, a heralding of something majestic. The trumpet's sound penetrates the soul, reminding us to awaken from our spiritual slumber. For Christians, the trumpets hold a dual meaning: they remind us of God's sovereignty and offer a glimpse into future prophetic events, like the return of Jesus.

Numbers 29.1; Joshua 6.16; Joshua 6.20; Isaiah 18.3; Genesis 4.6-7; Nehemiah 4.9-14; John 18.10-11; Luke 10.17-19; Matthew 24.30-31Shana Tova! Do you know why we have a day for blowing the shofar, Yom Teruah? When have you sounded the shofar in your life? Join Rabbi Kevin Solomon of Congregation Beth Hallel as he welcomes Rosh Hashanah with insight into some of the shofar blast's primary uses during times of conflict. It can be a call to press forward, to pause, to signal victory, or to be a warning. Sin can seep into your life if you are not alert! Chag Sameach!Prayer Requests or send an email to info@bethhallel.orgCBH WebsiteDonateYouTube Channel

The Feast of Trumpets Begins at sunset on September 15, 2023 Ends at nightfall on September 17, 2023 The Feast of Trumpets is established in Leviticus 23, when God told Moses that the people of Israel should have "a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets." But what is the blowing of the trumpets meant to remind the Israelites of? And what does this celebration have to do with us today? Rabbi Schneider answers these questions and more in this important episode on Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets).   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

Ever been on a hunt for your glasses just to find them perched on your head? Or searched for your phone while you're actually holding it? Sometimes the things we're looking for are right in front of us, hidden in plain sight. We wrote this guide with our Christian friends in mind for that very reason. You might think that the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days aren't for you, that they're exclusively a 'Jewish thing.' We get it, but hear us out. We're not saying you're wrong for thinking that way, but we do believe you're missing out on something truly transformative. We invite you to take a closer look, to consider the deeper connections, and to broaden your understanding of faith by acknowledging its roots. So stay with us; you might just discover something you never knew you were missing. The Ten Days of Awe, also known as the High Holy Days, are a significant period in the Jewish calendar. These represent the last three festival days given to Israel in Leviticus 23 in the Hebrew Bible, or what we at The Jewish Road like to call Act One of a two-act play. These festival days are actually called Moedim in Hebrew, or “Appointed Times.” These are God's appointed times for Israel in which He laid out the course of history for Israel and, in fact, the world as He brings everything to fulfillment in His kingdom.  We should note that there are seven appointed times or festival days given to Israel in Leviticus 23, and they were all prophetic. Four of them have been historically fulfilled, leaving the final three festival days that occur in the fall as prophetic and yet to be fulfilled.   Having said that, the first appointed time on the Fall calendar is in Leviticus 23:23-25, the Feast of Trumpets or Yom Teruah in Hebrew, the Day of Blowing Trumpets. This is the first of the High Holy Days on Israel's calendar and it is celebrated today as Rosh Hashanah or the Jewish new year.  However, if we look at verse 23 we read that this day is a solemn rest and memorial that occurs on the first day of the seventh month, Tishrei. The first month on the Hebrew calendar is Nisan, the time of Passover in the spring. How is this disparity reconciled? Jewish people traditionally began to celebrate this holiday as Rosh Hashanah as the civil new year on Israel's calendar, beginning during the second Temple period. It is strictly traditional as the new year is in the spring. Interestingly, the Babylonians celebrated their new year at this time and we believe that Israel brought that tradition with them some time after the Babylonian captivity.  The blowing of the shofar or the trumpet was meant to bring Israel's attention to a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal as we turn our attention to God. It is a time when people take a hard look at their lives and actions over the past year.  Traditionally, this begins what is called the Ten Days of Awe. It's believed that God opens the Book of Life on Rosh Hashanah and seals it on Yom Kippur, deciding the fate of each individual for the upcoming year. Why is this season important? Well, it's a rare pause, a collective breath for introspection. It's not just about asking for forgiveness, but also about forgiving others and oneself.  In Jewish tradition, it's a time to set the tone for the year ahead, wipe the slate clean, and start anew. It's why on the civil calendar, the Jewish community calls this the Jewish New Year. You'll probably see on your local TV news a Happy New Year wish to “our Jewish friends” and you'll see a graphic of apples and honey, that your new year may be sweet. But really, this isn't just a religious exercise; it's a deeply human one, a call from the Creator to not only look back, but also look forward.