Venezuelan government congratulates Jewish community on Rosh Hashana

Caracas, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro greeted on Wednesday the Jewish community in Venezuela and the world, wishing them well-being and prosperity on the occassion of the Rosh Hashana festival.

September 8, 2021
12:29

He urged that the event becomes a moment for reflection on peace and unity among different creeds and cultures.

Jews celebrate their new year, 5782, this week, according to the Hebrew calendar, and on September 6, 7 and 8, they celebrate the Rosh Hashana festival which means ‘Head of the Year’, to celebrate the creation of the world and the human being.

For those who profess this religion, these days are of spiritual assessment, during which people carry out an examination of conscience about the actions of the closing year and prepare to ask forgiveness from God and others who have been offended.

It is also a time to leave behind the sorrows of the past year and face the next one with renewed energy.

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