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Notice: We're on Stitcher. Click => http://bit.ly/2d6R7Bi . We're also on iTunes. Welcome back to Chatting with Rabbi Mike, a discussion spot on Judaism, its history, its belief, and its practices, especially in the US Virgin and Caribbean. Rabbi Michael Harvey will be here every Tuesday at 11:00 am Eastern Time. We're now also on your Stitcher apps and devices, as well as on iTunes. The Interfaith Council of the Caribbean was founded to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, & cooperation among people of various faith & cultural communities in the Caribbean, including the US & BVI. Its members are definitely encouraged to share their events and concerns and you are certainly invited to call with your questions or comments. The number is (323) 870-4095. Additionally, events will be announced, questions will be answered, and challenges accepted. This month is the Hebrew Month of Elul, a time of deep reflection and prayer for the Jewish people.  The month ends with the beginning of our new year, Rosh Hashanah, which takes place this year Sunday evening, October 2nd, 2016.  Jews will begin the year of 5777.  A week later, on October 11th, 2016, we celebrate Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement.  Jews around the world, and in St. Thomas of course, will gather in synagogues that evening and the next day to confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and try to begin our year the right way.  We fast on Yom Kippur so that we can focus on our prayer, and on our inner reflection.  It is an emotionally draining day, and a powerful day of self-study.  Michael E. Harvey | Rabbi, Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas | Congregation of Blessing, Peace and Loving Deeds, P.O. Box 266, St. Thomas, VI 00804, rabbimike@synagogue.vi, Office: 340-774-4312