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Etz Hayim—"Tree of Life" exists to promote Christian-Jewish relations and dialogue, and a joint biblical, spiritual and liturgical self-consciousness and cooperation.

As Christians, we cannot consider Judaism as a foreign religion; nor do we include the Jews among those called to turn from idols and to serve the true God (cf. 1 Thes 1:9). With them, we believe in the one God who acts in history, and with them we accept his revealed word...

—Pope Francis, Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium
24 Nov. 2013. Read the Document HERE

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JEWISH and CHRISTIAN
LITURGICAL READINGS

The readings list provided by Etz Hayim—"Tree of Life" follows the Torah Portion of the Week (Parashat Hashavuah) read by Jews every Sabbath, and the readings for Masses and Sunday liturgies used throughout the Christian world.
Note. The Jewish readings given are those read in the Jewish diaspora and will sometimes vary from those read in Israel.

APPROACHING WEEKS’ LITURGICAL CYCLES...

   [JEWISH CYCLE]
09 Sep / 23 Elul / Parashat Nitzavim-VaYelekh
15 Sep / 29 Elul / erev Rosh HaShanah
16 Sep / 1 Tishrei / Rosh HaShanah I
16 Sep / 2 Tishrei / Rosh HaShanah II
18 Sep / 2 Tishrei / Tzom Gedaliah
23 Sep / 8 Tishrei / Parashat Ha'azinu
24 Sep / 9 Tishrei / erev Yom Kippur
25 Sep / 10 Tishrei / Yom Kippur
29 Sep / 14 Tishrei / erev Sukkot
30 Sep / 15 Tishrei / Sukkot I
01 Oct / 16 Tishrei / Sukkot II
06 Oct / 21 Tishrei / Hoshanah Rabbah
07 Oct / 22 Tishrei / Shemini Atzeret
07 Oct / 22 Tishrei / erev Simchat Torah
08 Oct / 23 Tishrei / Simchat Torah
14 Oct / 29 Tishrei / Parashat Bereshit
21 Oct / 6 Cheshvan / Parashat Noah
28 Oct / 13 Cheshvan / Parashat Lekh Lecha

[Read a commentary on the parashah (Torah potion) from
Institute Saint Pierre de Sion-Ratisbonne,
Bat Kol-Christian Center for Jewish Studies.
Readings for the above dates availabe HERE ]

   [ROMAN RITE]
03 Sep / 22th Sunday of Ordinary Time
10 Sep / 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
14 Sep / Exultation of the Holy Cross
17 Sep / 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
24 Sep / 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
01 Oct / 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
08 Oct / 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
15 Oct / 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
22 Oct / 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
29 Oct / 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
01 Nov / All Saints
02 Nov / All Souls

[Read a commentary on the gospel from
Institute Saint Pierre de Sion-Ratisbonne,
Bat Kol-Christian Center for Jewish Studies.
Readings for the above dates available HERE]

   [RCL]
10 Sep / 15th Sunday after Pentecost
14 Sep / Holy Cross
17 Sep / 16th Sunday after Pentecost
24 Sep / 17th Sunday after Pentecost
01 Oct / 18th Sunday after Pentecost
08 Oct / 19th Sunday after Pentecost
15 Oct / 20th Sunday after Pentecost
22 Oct / 21st Sunday after Pentecost
29 Oct / 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
01 Nov / All Saints Day

[Readings for the above dates available HERE]

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The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter.
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TISHA B'AV | 27 JULY - 9 AV

TISHA B’AVthe Ninth day of the month of Av— is one of four Jewish fast days mentioned by Zechariah (8:19) which mourn the catastrophic destruction of the first Temple in Jerusalem. Tisha B’Av is a major fast day with the restrictions matching the fast of Yom Kippur.Tisha B'Av Study sheet link

According to the Mishnah (Ta’anit 4:6) Tisha B’Av has traditionally been associated with the destruction of both Temples—by the Babylonians (586 BCE) and again by the Romans (70 CE). Midrash also associates other catastrophic events in Jewish history with the date, the Ninth of Av.

Read more..

 

TU B'AV | 2 AUGUST | 15 AV

TU B’AVthe fifteenth day of the month of Av— is a minor Jewish holiday. In modern times Tu B'Av is associated with love. The ancient rabbis, however, sought to find meaning in the celebratons. Rabban Shimon ben Gamaliel is quoted as saying, "There is no better days for the people of Jerusalem than the Fifteenth of Av and Yom Kippur, since on these days the daughters of Israel go out dressed in white and dance in the vineyards" (Ta'anit 4.8).

Read more about Tu B'Av in rabbinic associations...

 

 

 

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HAFTAROT OF CONSOLATION

Following Tisha B'Av [the 9th day of the month of Av] the haftarah readings turn to “consolation” with a series of seven haftarah portions which connect mourning for the Temple with The Days of Awe. Four of the Haftarah of Consolation occur during the month of Elul and immediately precede The Days of Awe which begin with the first day of the month of Tishrei, Rosh HaShanah.

This year's dates...

ROSH HASHANAH | 16 September... and
The HIGH HOLY DAYS of the Jewish Liturgical Year
YOM KIPPUR | 25 September. The Days of Awe

The Ten Days of Repentance,
including the "Days of Awe" - Yamim Noraim,
begin with Rosh HaShanah (1st Tishrei / 16 September)
and culminate with Yom Kippur (10th Tishrei / 25th September.)

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THE MONTH OF ELUL

Elul is called the “Month of Mercy” and “Month of Forgiveness” (Hodesh haRahamin vehaSelihot). It is a time for teshuvah (return) to God, to renew one’s efforts in prayer, Torah study and charity, and to seek forgiveness for transgression, especially against one’s fellows. More about the Jewish month of Elul

אלול | ELUL

א.ל.ו.ל | Ani l’dodi v’dodi li | I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is Mine (Song of Songs 6:3)

“Now is the time that all my thoughts should be directed towards my Beloved (God) then, my Beloved is also to me; my Beloved helps, assists, and cares for me” (The Aruch HaShulhan).

Ani l’dodi v’dodi li is an invitation to prayer—Service of the Heart—ha’avodah she’ba’lev. “What is service of the heart?” ask the rabbis. “It means prayer” (Ta’anit 2a).
Read more about the spirituality of Elul...

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Links to more information for Christians on these important Jewish holy days...
Rosh Hashanah
| The Days of Awe | Yom Kippur
Download study sheets for groups or read online...

Study Sheets available for Download

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PARISH NEWSLETTTER INSERTS FOR CHRISTIANS
ON JEWISH HOLIDAYS

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Newsletter inserts for Parish newsletters.

 
   
           
           
           
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