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Is the RAPTURE Really This Month? The Bible’s Timeline Is Shocking
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Amethyst
† He hath shed his own blood for my soul
Honestly, people who do this usually do a lot of other odd things as well.
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My husband was a painting contractor and painted a house for this couple years ago who wanted the colors to be the exact blue and white of the Israel flag….their plan was to be a safe haven for the Jews during the tribulation…the color of the house would be a signal to them.
I wonder how much mahtzo they had in their basement.
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Shana Tova from Israel National News!
As the Jewish people usher in a new year, the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News team wishes all of our readers a sweet and happy New Year.
In honor of the festival, updates to our website will stop for the two days of Rosh Hashanah, from Monday night to Wednesday night.
Our regular news updates will resume Wednesday night with the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah in Israel.
For essays, insights and inspiration over the High Holy Days, visit our Judaism section.
May this year be full of blessings and peace for all our readers, and for Israel.
Shana Tova,
Shana Tova from Israel National News!
Wishing a happy New Year to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening for Rosh Hashanah, resumes Wednesday night.
www.israelnationalnews.com
Almost Heaven
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Rosh Hashanah 5786 (2025) will fall this year on Monday evening, September 22 – the 1st of Tishrei, and will end on Wednesday evening, September 24 – the end of the 2nd of Tishrei.
In the evening prayer service, we begin adding the four additions of the Ten Days of Repentance: "Remember us for life," "Who is like You, Father of mercy," "And inscribe for good life," "In the book of life." We change the blessing "The holy God" to the blessing "The holy King." On weekdays, we change the blessing of justice to "The King of justice."
If one forgot "The holy King" and didn't remember immediately (or even remembered immediately but started the next blessing), one returns to the beginning of the Amidah prayer. If one forgot "The King of justice," one doesn't return. If one forgot the other additions, one doesn't return. In Kaddish, some say "above and beyond all" instead of "above all," and "who makes peace" instead of "who makes peace." There are other customs for Kaddish additions, each community according to its custom. After the prayer, one blesses another, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
One may not use loudspeakers of various types to amplify the sound of the shofar or for prayers in the synagogue. It is forbidden to broadcast prayers and watch them through Zoom application and the like during the holiday. It is forbidden to say "confession" on Rosh Hashanah, and it is forbidden to bring oneself to tears, but it is permitted to contemplate repentance. The main intention of prayer on Rosh Hashanah is not about our personal lives, but about God's kingdom, the nation's future, and humanity's future. Thus the prayers are written, and thus the various liturgical poems were written. From a national and universal perspective, we examine our individual role in the fabric of life and our service to God. It is permitted to open the large permanent umbrella in the courtyard on the holiday to shade the many worshippers. (One who is strict to open a handbreadth before Sabbath, may he be blessed).
In the additional prayer service, 30 blasts are blown during the repetition of the Amidah: 10 for kingship, 10 for remembrances and 10 for shofar verses. These blasts are called "standing blasts." Sephardim and some Ashkenazim also blow during the silent prayer in this manner.
Blasts are blown after "Kaddish Titkabel," and some blow additional blasts before "Aleinu Leshabeach," and a blast after it. In total, 100-101 blasts. There are other customs for when and how many shofar blasts are in the prayer order. Each community continues according to its custom, of course.
Next to the blower stands a "supporter," whose role is to call out the order of blasts to the blower and also to verify that his blasts are correct. The supporter must learn in advance the laws of shofar blowing and its errors, just as the blower does. The laws of shofar blowing require skill, knowledge, and intention. The shofar blower must prepare himself properly from the eve of the holiday so that he can blow the shofar in a kosher and correct manner.
During the blasts, one should not speak, but rather listen to the sound, contemplate the Creator's kingship, and repentance for our sins. The shofar calls to war, man's war against the evil within him, war to the point of self-sacrifice, like the binding of Isaac. The shofar proclaims God's kingship and the direction of good in reality.
One must supervise small children and be mindful of maintaining quiet during prayer, especially during the blasts.
One who heard the shofar sound and intended to fulfill the obligation, and the blower intended to fulfill others' obligation, has fulfilled the obligation even if one didn't stand inside the synagogue.
Women are not obligated to hear the shofar sound, but many have the custom to hear it. A sick person, and one in pressing circumstances without ability to hear all the blasts properly, should hear the thirty main blasts, and that suffices.
"It is customary not to sleep on Rosh Hashanah day until after midday, and one who is idle is considered sleeping" (Rama and Baer Heitev).
After the afternoon prayer, "Tashlich" is said beside a body of water or spring. Some Ashkenazim have the custom not to say it.
In candle lighting and kiddush, it is good to have a new vessel or new fruit, to intend also for it in the "Shehecheyanu" blessing of the second day. Morning prayers, Torah reading, and additional service of the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Afternoon prayer of the holiday. How good to complete the book of Psalms during the holiday days. Evening prayer at the conclusion of the holiday, havdalah only over the cup.
A healthy person must fast. A sick person, pregnant woman, woman who gave birth, or nursing mother are exempt from the fast.
"Every person should search and examine their deeds and repent from them during the Ten Days of Repentance. A doubtful sin requires more repentance than a definite sin, because one regrets more when knowing one sinned than when not knowing one sinned. Therefore, the guilt offering required being more expensive than the sin offering" (Rama and Rabbeinu Yonah).
Courtesy of Rabbi Baruch Efrati, community rabbi in Efrat, halachic decisor, and head of the Derech Emunah organization.
www.israelhayom.com
Day's customs:
- Reciting Selichot.
- Annulment of vows at the end of morning prayers, any three people can annul, and ten is preferable.
- Haircut and shaving in preparation for the Day of Judgment.
- Some have the custom to immerse in preparation for the Day of Judgment. One can shower with a stream for 3-4 minutes, instead of the Rosh Hashanah eve immersion (but this cannot replace niddah immersion).
- Giving charity – "Charity saves from death."
- Visiting ancestral graves and the graves of righteous people.
First night of Rosh Hashanah
"One should not wear embroidered and silk garments on Rosh Hashanah like other holidays, so that the fear of judgment will be upon him" (Taz). Therefore, it is customary to dress in simple and nice clothes, but not fancy ones.What blessing is said when lighting candles on Rosh Hashanah?
When lighting candles, one blesses "to light the candle of the holiday." Ashkenazi women typically bless "Shehecheyanu" before lighting, whereas most Sephardic women do not. One should prepare a fire that will burn throughout the holiday, so we can transfer from it and use fire during the two days of Rosh Hashanah, as on holidays, cooking is permitted by transferring from a burning flame.In the evening prayer service, we begin adding the four additions of the Ten Days of Repentance: "Remember us for life," "Who is like You, Father of mercy," "And inscribe for good life," "In the book of life." We change the blessing "The holy God" to the blessing "The holy King." On weekdays, we change the blessing of justice to "The King of justice."
If one forgot "The holy King" and didn't remember immediately (or even remembered immediately but started the next blessing), one returns to the beginning of the Amidah prayer. If one forgot "The King of justice," one doesn't return. If one forgot the other additions, one doesn't return. In Kaddish, some say "above and beyond all" instead of "above all," and "who makes peace" instead of "who makes peace." There are other customs for Kaddish additions, each community according to its custom. After the prayer, one blesses another, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
One may not use loudspeakers of various types to amplify the sound of the shofar or for prayers in the synagogue. It is forbidden to broadcast prayers and watch them through Zoom application and the like during the holiday. It is forbidden to say "confession" on Rosh Hashanah, and it is forbidden to bring oneself to tears, but it is permitted to contemplate repentance. The main intention of prayer on Rosh Hashanah is not about our personal lives, but about God's kingdom, the nation's future, and humanity's future. Thus the prayers are written, and thus the various liturgical poems were written. From a national and universal perspective, we examine our individual role in the fabric of life and our service to God. It is permitted to open the large permanent umbrella in the courtyard on the holiday to shade the many worshippers. (One who is strict to open a handbreadth before Sabbath, may he be blessed).
Shofar blowing
After the Torah reading, "Lamnatzeach" is said seven times, and 30 blasts are blown while standing, and Sephardim sit for them. These are "seated blasts" called thus because if one sat during these blasts, one has fulfilled the obligation. The reason for the seated blasts is to confuse Satan so he won't disturb our concentration in prayer and won't disturb the illumination of the standing blasts that follow.In the additional prayer service, 30 blasts are blown during the repetition of the Amidah: 10 for kingship, 10 for remembrances and 10 for shofar verses. These blasts are called "standing blasts." Sephardim and some Ashkenazim also blow during the silent prayer in this manner.
Blasts are blown after "Kaddish Titkabel," and some blow additional blasts before "Aleinu Leshabeach," and a blast after it. In total, 100-101 blasts. There are other customs for when and how many shofar blasts are in the prayer order. Each community continues according to its custom, of course.
Next to the blower stands a "supporter," whose role is to call out the order of blasts to the blower and also to verify that his blasts are correct. The supporter must learn in advance the laws of shofar blowing and its errors, just as the blower does. The laws of shofar blowing require skill, knowledge, and intention. The shofar blower must prepare himself properly from the eve of the holiday so that he can blow the shofar in a kosher and correct manner.
During the blasts, one should not speak, but rather listen to the sound, contemplate the Creator's kingship, and repentance for our sins. The shofar calls to war, man's war against the evil within him, war to the point of self-sacrifice, like the binding of Isaac. The shofar proclaims God's kingship and the direction of good in reality.
One must supervise small children and be mindful of maintaining quiet during prayer, especially during the blasts.
One who heard the shofar sound and intended to fulfill the obligation, and the blower intended to fulfill others' obligation, has fulfilled the obligation even if one didn't stand inside the synagogue.
Women are not obligated to hear the shofar sound, but many have the custom to hear it. A sick person, and one in pressing circumstances without ability to hear all the blasts properly, should hear the thirty main blasts, and that suffices.
"It is customary not to sleep on Rosh Hashanah day until after midday, and one who is idle is considered sleeping" (Rama and Baer Heitev).
After the afternoon prayer, "Tashlich" is said beside a body of water or spring. Some Ashkenazim have the custom not to say it.
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, 2nd of Tishrei
One begins preparing the second holiday about fourteen minutes from sunset. As mentioned, it is permitted to cook on the holiday by transferring from a burning flame. Candle lighting occurs at the emergence of stars or after the evening prayer (transferring from an existing fire), during the evening prayer of the second holiday. At home, one makes kiddush and eats (some eat the symbolic foods again, just as they did on the first day).In candle lighting and kiddush, it is good to have a new vessel or new fruit, to intend also for it in the "Shehecheyanu" blessing of the second day. Morning prayers, Torah reading, and additional service of the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Afternoon prayer of the holiday. How good to complete the book of Psalms during the holiday days. Evening prayer at the conclusion of the holiday, havdalah only over the cup.
Fast of Gedaliah: September 25
If one stipulated that he would rise to eat before dawn, he is permitted to rise and eat. Regarding drinking, an Ashkenazi doesn't need to stipulate; a Sephardi must stipulate.A healthy person must fast. A sick person, pregnant woman, woman who gave birth, or nursing mother are exempt from the fast.
"Every person should search and examine their deeds and repent from them during the Ten Days of Repentance. A doubtful sin requires more repentance than a definite sin, because one regrets more when knowing one sinned than when not knowing one sinned. Therefore, the guilt offering required being more expensive than the sin offering" (Rama and Rabbeinu Yonah).
Courtesy of Rabbi Baruch Efrati, community rabbi in Efrat, halachic decisor, and head of the Derech Emunah organization.
Rosh Hashanah 5786: The complete guide
The main intention of prayer on Rosh Hashanah is not about our personal lives, but about God's kingdom, the nation's future, and humanity's future.
www.israelhayom.com
The above was the second post on this lengthy thread. I think Adrian summed it up well!
No matter what happens today, tomorrow, or even years from now, in all things, Glory to God.
There's always tomorrow!
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Makes me remember that night years back, I was sitting out on the deck, everything was calm, eyes shut, praying. The rapture was on my mind. Then the train horn split the silence, blaring on the tracks a half a mile away up the hill. I like to jumped out of my skin, had my own personal lift-off there for a second.
Cheeky200386
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That's like when we dream that we're falling and jump in our sleep. LOLMakes me remember that night years back, I was sitting out on the deck, everything was calm, eyes shut, praying. The rapture was on my mind. Then the train horn split the silence, blaring on the tracks a half a mile away up the hill. I like to jumped out of my skin, had my own personal lift-off there for a second.
I'm not particularly disappointed that we are still here to continue to carry out the Great Commission- go into all the world and preach the gospel!
Don't get me wrong, any day, any time is a great time for the Rapture and I AM looking forward to that.
I'd love to be celebrating in heaven already, for many reasons. I'm weary of this world, I miss George, and I'm tired of the sin sickness that surrounds us all.
BUT I've got relatives I pray for, friends I pray for all of whom need salvation, NOW!
When God decides the time is up for this world to move from the age of grace to the age of judgment, and we get taken up, it will be perfect timing and I'll be glad to see some new Christians joining us in the Rapture.
Don't get me wrong, any day, any time is a great time for the Rapture and I AM looking forward to that.
I'd love to be celebrating in heaven already, for many reasons. I'm weary of this world, I miss George, and I'm tired of the sin sickness that surrounds us all.
BUT I've got relatives I pray for, friends I pray for all of whom need salvation, NOW!
When God decides the time is up for this world to move from the age of grace to the age of judgment, and we get taken up, it will be perfect timing and I'll be glad to see some new Christians joining us in the Rapture.
LightOfMyLife
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I know what you mean I am so ready to be in my heavenly home with Jesus, Until then we are to be about our Father's business sharing the gospel. I want to get me some more gospel tracts.
pixelpusher
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Amen. It would be great for the Church, but terrible for our loved ones and friends left behind. We have the Comforter!
And worse, the message of the good news of Jesus Christ that we carry will be tarnished in the eyes of the lost whom we are trying to reach. The cause of Christ will be harmed. Exactly Satan's plan.
1LoverofGod
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3 "knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts,
4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation" 2 Peter 3:3-4
1LoverofGod
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I read the article in the link you posted
I find that man's encounter with Jesus interesting because the man is claiming he saw Jesus on the throne and that Jesus said the rapture will happen on September 23-24, but in the same sentence says Jesus said he is coming back to the earth.
From the article:
“I saw Jesus sitting on his throne, and I could hear him very loud and clear saying, I am coming soon. He said to me on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025, ‘I will come back to the Earth’.”
Now when we examine the scriptures we know that for the rapture, the harpazo, the catching away of believers, Jesus doesn't come to the earth, but He descends from Heaven and we are caught up to meet Him in the air.
"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Jesus comes back to the earth at his second coming at the end of the Tribulation With the armies of heaven, including the Saints who are dressed in White Linen,
( note: Rev. 19:7-8 describes the marriage of The Lamb and His Bride who is clothed in fine linen).....
11 "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself.
13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses."
I think the vision this man had was more of a delusion because it doesnt line up with scripture
