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1. 8 Responses to “L’Shannah Tovah 5767”

2. By Walter Greenspan on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   Here’s wishing all the good people of Montana L’Shannah Tovah (li-SHAH-nuh TOH-vuh; li-shah-NAH toh-VAH), Hebrew. Lit. for a good year. This is a shortening of the traditional seasonal greeting, “L’Shannah tovah tikatev v’taihatem” (or, to women, “L’Shannah tovah tikatevi v’taihatemi”), which means, “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.”

   The two-day (one day if in Israel or if following the Reform ritual) Jewish Biblical Festival of Rosh ha Shannah (Lev. 23:23-25) commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the world, and more specifically the day on which G-d created Man, G-d’s final and most precious creation; and, of G-d as judge, dispensing mercy or justice to those who do or do not repent their sins.

   The shofar (ram’s horn) is blown, sounding the alarm that it is the time for introspection, asking for forgiveness, giving forgiveness, resolving to do better, and remembering G-d is our King and Judge.

   The synagogue service is followed in the early afternoon by a festive meal of sweet foods at home with family and friends. Pieces of challah (braided egg bread) are dipped in honey, rather than the usual practice of dipping in salt before saying the pre-meal Blessing, and pieces of apple are also dipped in honey before eating.

   This year, Rosh ha Shannah, because it will occur on Shabbat (Sabbath), begins 18 minutes before sunset on Friday, September 22 on the civil calendar and marks the beginning of the High Holy Days that end 9 days later on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement, Lev. 16:29-31, 23:26-32).

   L’Shannah Tovah & Happy 5767,

   Walter Greenspan
   Great Falls, MT

3. By SallyT on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   Thanks, Mr Greenspan, for sharing the holiday with us. These High Holy Days mean alot to Christians like me, because the Jewish traditions emphasize Who is really in charge.

   Celebration (gratitude), release (forgiveness)and realignment (atonement) are the keys to realigning our energy with our Source, and channeling that energy into loving creation.

   L’Shannah Tovah to you!

4. By Walter Greenspan on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   Sally, for your kind comments, here’s the recipe for a Sweet New Year brisket recipe:

   5 to 7 lb. brisket, washed and drained
   1/2 cup vegetable oil
   1/4 to 1/2 cup Coca-Colaâ„¢
   1/2 cup dry red wine
   1/4 cup honey
   4 to 5 Tbsp. ketchup
   1 onion
   1/2 tsp. mustard powder
   1/2 tsp. paprika

   1. Place washed and drained brisket in covered container large enough to hold brisket in refrigerator.

   2. Blend all remaining ingredients in food processor and pour over the brisket.

   3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

   4. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, loosely covered with aluminum foil, until done, approximately 4 to 5 hours.

   5. When cool, pour the gravy into a saucepan.

   6. Add 1 Tbsp. flour to the gravy and cook until thickens.

   7. Pour this gravy over sliced meat when serving.

5. By SallyT on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   That seems way too easy…I might be able to make it! Thank you!

6. By Walter Greenspan on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   For dessert, Sally, I suggest a nice piece of Honey Cake.

   The following recipe for honey cake is by Esther Shaw, a one-time resident of Helena, Montana, and is from “The MAJCO COOKBOOK, VOLUME II”, published by the Montana Association of Jewish Communities (1999):

   3 cups flour, sifted
   1/2 tsp. salt
   1 tsp. baking soda
   1/4 tsp. ground cloves
   1 tsp. cinnamon
   1/2 tsp. nutmeg

   2 cups honey
   1-1/2 cups orange juice
   2 eggs, well beaten
   1/2 cup raisins
   1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
   1/2 cup dried apricots, cut
   1/4 cup slivered almonds

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

   2. In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.

   3. In another bowl mix together the honey, orange juice, eggs, raisins, walnuts, and dried fruit, reserving the almonds for a topping.

   4. Add orange juice/honey mixture to the flour. Mix well.

   5. Grease two (9 X 5-inch) loaf pans.

   6. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

   7. Sprinkle almonds on top of batter.

   8. Reduce the oven to 325 degrees and bake cakes for one hour.

   9. Cool the cakes on rack.

   Yield: 14 servings

7. By Dave Budge on Sep 22, 2006 | Reply

   Walter,

   Happy New Year to you. I hope you have both a joyous holiday and blessed year.

8. By Gman on Sep 27, 2006 | Reply

   Walter, have you seen Ushpizin? It’s an excellent movie! Rent it!

9. By Walter Greenspan on Sep 27, 2006 | Reply

   Gman, Sukkot is from the 15th to the 21st day of Tishrei, which this year is from October 7 to October 13 on the civil calendar.

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