The High Holy Days are almost here! As the people of Israel are about to be steeped in apples and honey and festive meals, in synagogues, prayers and shofars, I would like to use this wonderful opportunity to wish you all a very blessed Year! Rosh Hashanah presents a special opportunity to celebrate with our King and to grow in our efforts to remain close to Him throughout the coming year. I know, this is the desire of your hearts, and I thank the Lord for each one of you. It has been a joy and a privilege to have such appreciative readers – to get to know you and to serve you.
New Year is a time of gifts, so here is my Rosh Hashanah gift to you: if you go to this link, you can download a free copy of my book “Abraham had two sons”. Sending this book to you as a Rosh Ha Shanah gift, has a special meaning: the book is about Isaac and Ishmael – about Genesis 21 and Genesis 22 – and these chapters are the Torah readings for the two days of Rosh Ha-Shanah. Each New Year Genesis 21 and 22 are read in every synagogue. Clearly, this means that both chapters and both stories bear great significance to the fate of Israel. Why? What is this significance and what is it all about? This is the mystery you will find unfolded in this book. Here is the link:
https://juliablumbooks.sendlane.com/view/julia-blum
May you have a blessed Jewish New Year! L’SHANAH TOVAH!
Julia, Abraham had 8 sons didn’t he? One to Hagar, One to Sarah, & six to Keturah…..Genesis 25 says he married Keturah after Sarah died. Her sons were called, Zimran,Jokshan,Medan,Midian,Ishbak, & Shuah, so what happened to Keturah’s sons? I guess the Midianites are one tribe from them. I would be interested to know.
Dearest Julia, I know it will be a blessing, as it comes from you. A much appreciated and generous gift. Toda rabah rabbi!
Thank you Lisa, for your gracious words! Shanah Tovah veMetukah!