Plan a Successful Rosh Hashanah with MJBI

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How to Stay in Touch With Jewish Community
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• Find someone to work with
• Find a Jewish friend, loved one, or even your
  whole family. Encourage them with promises of
  presents during Hanukkah, a Shabbat dessert, etc.
  There also may be classes at your local temple.

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• Explain why you want to do this
• You want to reconnect with your parents, who
  were more religious perhaps you just want to
  create more of a close-knit feeling of heritage
  in your family. Whatever the case may be, explain
  it to them so that they are aware your goals.

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Understand the concepts behind Judaism

• Talk to a Rabbi
• Search the web for articles on Judaism
• Take a class

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Bring traditional Jewish food into your home

• Apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah, latkes on
  Chanukah, Challah on Shabbat - the list of Jewish
  food ideas is endless. Do some research and
  decide what foods you'd like to try most.

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Attend synagogue services

• Find out more about the synagogue and talk to
  the Rabbi, if possible. The Rabbi and staff can
  explain more than what can be covered in the
  scope of this article, and may even offer you
  free classes at the synagogue. There are numerous
  options for incoming families and prospective
  members.

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Recite the morning prayers

• These are the Shema, the Amidah, and Aleinu.
  These require learning, but you will catch on
  very fast. Wear a Kippah, and, if you are
  comfortable, a Tallit as well. These are symbolic
  prayer items to help you get a deeper connection
  with God.

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Observe the Shabbat

• Refrain from driving or using electronics
  during on Shabbat. Instead, have a Shabbat meal
  every Friday night. Set the table with a nice
  tablecloth, arrange a bouquet of flowers as a
  centerpiece, and cook a homemade meal.

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Observe the laws of Kashrut (keeping kosher)

• There are levels of how strict or lenient these
  laws are applied that vary from observer to
  observer. Full observance is defined as never
  eating dairy and meat products together, having
  separate milk and meat dishes, and always
  refraining from pork or shellfish. Some people
  choose to keep kosher in the home, but not when
  eating out.

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If you are doing this with your family, send your
children to Hebrew school

• While this is more of a time commitment, they
  can come home and teach you not only the language
  but also Jewish customs, so you in turn are
  learning as well. As a plus, your children may
  also make some new friends.

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Take a trip to Israel

• This is a big step, but if you have the time
  and money, it will be a trip that you and your
  family will always remember.

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• MJBI is one of the oldest and highly reputed
  institute offering various academic programs with
  a strong emphasis in Theology studies. The
  Messianic Jewish Bible Institute (MJBI) was
  formed in 1995. For the Jew follower its good to
  be in touch with MJBI. They have a lot of
  information and arrangements to spend your great
  holidays at religious places of Jews and
  Christians. Learn about the Jewish holiday
  including its meaning, dates and giving of Torah.
  Rejoice the ancient festival custom for the
  continuation and preservation of religious
  observance. For more information, explore our
  website now.

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