Thursday, September 7, 2023

Break From Blogging

 

I'm taking a break from blogging  to prepare for and welcome our High Holidays  which are:   New Year (Rosh Hashana) , Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and  - the less solemn, more joyous 'agricultural' holiday of Sukkot  (dwelling in the sukkah,  celebrating Harvest).

Last but not least, Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Tora (celebrating the love for the Thorah : the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) by parading and dancing with it.

Yom Kippur (the day of Atonement) is the holiest day on the jewish calendar -  a day of Awe,  of Fasting, Praying, Remembering our departed  loved ones, seeking Forgiveness from God and our fellows.  It's a day that requires both physical and spiritual efforts.

Wishing you the very Best!      God willing, I'll hopefully resume blogging by mid - end of October.



53 comments:

  1. I wish you the best for these holidays spiritually and with family and friends.

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  2. Good holidays, all of them! See you soon.

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  3. Dearest Duta,
    Wishing you some meaningful Jewish holidays.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  4. Have a blessed holiday season, Duta. May it be meaningful.

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  5. Wishing you the best for those holidays. See you when you return.

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  6. Best wishes for the holidays! See you later!

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  7. I think the nicest part of the holy days is having meals together with the family. I will miss my late parents terribly, and also our son who lives in Israel so thank goodness for the internet.
    Wishing you and your family a peaceful and happy New Year.

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  8. Glad to hear you're taking time for yourself.

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  9. I hope you have safe and beautiful holidays ahead of you. Thanks for being here and your comments too(✿◡‿◡)

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  10. Have a wonderful high holiday season. See you when you return!

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  11. Wishing you a happy and healthy year ahead.

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  12. Wishing you a very happy and blessed New Year!

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  13. Shanah Tovah! Wishing you a happy and sweet and healthy New Year and a blessed holiday season!
    Love, Shayndel❤️

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  14. Enjoy rejoicing with God on the high holy days, Duta! We will look forward to your return.
    Blessings!

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  15. Rejoice with God during the holy days, Duta! We will miss you!

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  16. Happy blessed holiday season to you. Look forward to reading your blog again in October. Janice

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  17. Wishing you a lovely holiday season and we'll see you soon!

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  18. All the best wishes to you in this time Duta. Look forward to your return next month.

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  19. Shanah Tova! Looking forward to seeing you back around mid-October.

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  20. Have a blessed holiday season.
    See you on your return to blogging.
    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  21. Have a blessed holiday season.
    See you on your return to blogging.
    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  22. My thoughts and best wishes go your way. And I look forward to your safe return. Take good care. :)

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  23. THANKS ALL AND EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND MESSAGES AND BEST WISHES.
    HUGS AND BLESSINGS!

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  24. Have a very happy new year in your religious spiritual tradition.

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  25. Wishing you a good rest during the break period and hope all those days go as you planned.

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  26. Have some wonderful days See you when you are back Take care

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  27. Blessings to you and yours. Look forward to your return.

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  28. Sending happy new year wishes to you, Duta, and also best wishes during this holy days.

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  29. Wishing you all the best this holiday season.

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  30. Waving hi as I make my blog rounds. Hope all your holidays are going well.

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  31. Praying for you.

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem—
    “May those who love you be at peace!
    May there be shalom within your walls—
    quietness within your palaces.” (Psalm 122:6-7)

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  32. I hope you are safe!
    —Melanie

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  33. It is Sunday, 8th October as I type, DUTA. Please take good care....stay safe, my dear. My thoughts...my sincerest best and well-wishes thoughts...are with you.

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  34. Me he enterado anoche de lo que está sucediendo en tu país, así que te ruego encarecidamente de que os cuidéis tu y tu familia, y mis mejores deseos para que esto acabe pronto.
    Un abrazo.

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  35. Stay safe and hope to see you back soon.

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  36. It's the evening of October 8 as I type this. I've been thinking of you ever since I heard the news yesterday.

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  37. Thank you for your concern. Yes, we are on WAR!
    So far I'm ok. Hopefully, the nightmare will end soon! Miss you and wish to resume blogging, but things do not look good at the moment.

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    1. I'm glad to hear you are OK so far. I was worried about you. I hope it ends soon too. Stay safe.

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    2. Assim que for possível nos dê mais notícias. Grande abraço carioca.

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  38. Oh, Duta, just wanted to let you know I'm praying you are safe. Praying for your country. I hope you are safe.

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  39. Thinking of you Duta, stay safe.

    All the best Jan

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  41. Duta, I hope you and your loved ones are safe. Thinking of you at this time.

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  42. Espero que você e sua família estejam bem e em segurança. Conte com minhas orações Duta.
    Luiz Gomes.

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  43. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

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