The Aruban flag has a rich symbolism in the use of the images and the colors in it. The red star on the Aruba Flag represents the four points of the compass that in turn is symbolic of the people of various nationalities who have come and settled in Aruba. The white border around the star represents the sandy stretches that surround Aruba on all sides.
The Laws of âShmitaâ (The Sabbatical Year) in the Eyes of our Sages. Related: The year of Shmita, the Sabbatical Year for the Land of Israel, began on September 25, 2014. Rabbi Ari Enkin offers some insight into the topic from our holy sages. As a general rule, the Torah does not spell out the reasons for the various mitzvot (commandments).
Rosh Hashanah 2015: How to celebrate the Jewish New Year 5776. Synagogues around the world will celebrate the start of Rosh Hashanah this week. The Jewish New Year is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar and is the first of the High Holy Days, which occur in the early autumn in the northern hemisphere. In 2015 year, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sunset on Sunday 13 September and lasts until 15 September. According to the Hebrew or Jewish calendar, a lunisolar calendar used for predominantly for Jewish religious observances, 13 September will bring in the year 5776. From festive meals to synagogue services, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in a number of different ways.