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20 Tishrei, 5768.

Chag Sameach,

The Staff of The JTF Forum wishes our Jewish members a Chag Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Sameach, a Happy Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Holiday. After a week of celebrations for the whole World and with offerings for The Righteous Gentiles as well, Shmini Atzeret is the closing eighth day where Jews alone bring offerings. In Israel, this day is combined Simchat Torah, The Rejoicing of The Torah. In The Diaspora, an extra ninth day of the holiday is added for Simchat Torah.

In observance of the holidays and the upcoming Sabbath, the forum will be closed from Wednesday Evening until Saturday Night. During the holiday and Sabbath, The Jewish People are prohibited from doing any type of work, including using this forum.

Yacov Menashe Ben Rachamim,
Chief Administrator.

Sarah:
Offerings to who?

OdKahaneChai:
I think he was referring to how Gentiles are encouraged to celebrate Sukkot.  But I'm not sure...

Sarah:
So are these offerings just placed in the temple, or given to poor people in the name of God? Why is this done?

OdKahaneChai:

--- Quote from: There Are No 'Israeli' Arabs on October 06, 2007, 10:14:50 PM ---We sang "Od Kahane Chai" in our dancing. That was fun.

--- End quote ---
I did as well.  I just alternated between "Am Yisrael Chai" and "Od Kahane Chai."  My Rabbi also told a great story about a Rabbi who did Hakafot in Auschwitz. (I think I might be able to retell it, if anyone wants to hear.)

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