Religion & Spirituality
Welcome! Rabbi Michael Harvey's discussion on Judaism, its history, its belief, & its practices, especially in the US Virgin Islands & Caribbean every Tuesday at 11:00 am Atlantic Time. Events will be announced, questions will be answered, & challenges accepted. Rabbi Mike founded The Interfaith Council of the Caribbean to promote (ICC) to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, & cooperation among people of various faith & cultural communities in the USVI, BVI, & Caribbean. Members of the ICC are definitely encouraged to share their beliefs, events, & concerns. You are certainly invited to call in with your questions or comments. The number is (323) 870-4095. 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, http://synagogue.vi/ P.O. Box 266, St. Thomas, VI 00804, rabbimike@synagogue.vi, Office: 340-774-4312