Yamim Noraim
We are now in the Days of Awe. Between now and Yom Kippur our actions may change the decrees from shamayim(heaven). Teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah (The Three T’s) are three ways you can enhance this time of introspection. Teshuvah we have been talking about for the last 30 days, this is returning to HaShem. Tefillah is prayer and tzedakah is charity. If we could humble ourselves during this time, we could become closer to our Creator. Tradition teaches that on Rosh HaShanah the Book of Life and the Book of Death are opened. The names of the righteous are written in the Book of Life, and the names of the wicked are written in the other book. The “tweeners” as I like to call them, are neither righteous or wicked, but have the opportunity to choose during this time for their outcome for the upcoming year. The Books are “closed” on Yom Kippur, and the decrees are begun on Hoshannah Rabbah. If you are not sure where your name might be, the Three T’s would be a great place to start. May you be inscribed for a good year!
