Rabbi
Pink describes himself as ultra-Orthodox and says this as meaning
"a person trying to keep Judaism to as close to the guidelines
of the Rabbis of old as possible. For example, taking the extra steps
to buy-in Kosher bread from shops in London. You definitely do have
to plan ahead and have a large chest freezer as well," commented
Rabbi Pink.
In an interview with Sandra Herbert he says all members of the Jewish
community are Orthodox, but there are many levels of Orthodoxy. He
described the way he tries to keep as close to traditional Jewish
values as possible.
"All Orthodox believe in Kosher but they would say there are
certain extra precautions that should be taken to ensure that the
laws of Kosher are carried out," says Rabbi Pink.
Rosh Hashanah is a serious time, when one thinks about the last year,
what one has achieved and where one is going and pray for a good new
year.
A brief guide to Rosh Hashanah
- Jewish New
Year.
- celebrated
by Orthodox and Conservative Jews on the first and second days
of the Jewish month of Tishri (in September/October).
- begins the
observance of the Ten Penitential Days, that end with Yom Kippur.
- the words
literally mean, head of the year.
- Jews gather
in the synagogue and review the previous year, look at their lives
and offer repentance for past sins.
- the portion
of the Torah designated for reading at Rosh Hashanah is the liturgy
is that of the binding of Isaac.
- in the service
in the synagogue the shofar is blown - a wind instrument made
of a ram's horn - to represent the horn of the animal sacrificed
in Isaac's stead
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