This is the timeline mentioned in the Scriptures according to Jewish sages and traditions: Nisan 1 is the beginning of months to Israel. Nisan 10 Each Israelite family was to select a lamb to slaughter for the Lord’s Passover. This lamb was to be watched to discover any blemishes orContinue Reading
In the book of Genesis chapter 1, God, as the Creator in verse 5 “called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.” Because of the wording of this verse, Jewish reckoning of a day goes from sundown toContinue Reading
Leviticus 23:33 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, saying 34 The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days to the Lord. 35 On the first day there shall be a holy convocation. You shall doContinue Reading
Leviticus 23:26 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 27 Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation for you: you shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the Lord. 28 And youContinue Reading
There are ten days from 1 Tishrei (Rosh HaShannah) through 10 Tishrei, which is the Feast of Yom Kippur. These ten days are called the Days of Awe (Yamin Norai’m). These are the High Holy Days that call for prayer, self-examination, and repentance. Thus why these 10 days are alsoContinue Reading