As Israeli and Palestinian delegations head to Cairo for long-term truce talks we commend the courage of Israeli soldiers who have fought to keep Israel safe. We are grateful for our friends in the US and around the world who have helped carry us through this challenging time. We ask for your continued support for Israel and prayers for peace. I appeal to you to come to Israel as a means to share your love for Jesus with the Israeli people. They need to know that you stand with them and that they are not alone.
Next month is the Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah which literally means "head of the year." In the Bible it is referred to as Yom-Teruah - the day of the sounding of the shofar. You can read about it in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23. The common greeting in Hebrew during this festival is "L'shanah tovah" or just "Shana Tova" for short, which means "may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
Coral Travel & Tours wants to wish you a Happy Rosh Hashana and let you know we are here to serve you if you need help or advice about travel to the Holy Land. You can reach us by calling our toll-free number (866) 267-2511 or via email at info@coraltours.org.
God bless you,
Shalom & Irit Almog
Coral Travel & Tours LTD
Rare Cache of Coins Found Dating to Late Second Temple Period
Photo: Vladimir Niihin, Israel Antiquities Authority.
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) pottery shards discovered several months ago during the Highway 1 project (main road between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem) led to an archaeological dig which resulted in the discovery of an ancient hoard of bronze coins, 114 total, dating to the 4th year of the Great Revolt against the Romans. The Revolt ended with the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple.
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first and second days of Tishri - the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Popular Jewish customs during Rosh Hashanah include eating apples dipped in honey to symbolize the wish for a sweet new year and challah bread symbolizing continuity of life. This year the festival begins at sunset on September 24th and ends at nightfall on September 26th. Here's a delicious apple cake recipe to share with family and friends. Shana Tova!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice - 1 Tbsp. baking powder - 2 cups sugar - 4 eggs - 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla - 1 tsp. salt - 3-4 Granny Smith apples, peeled & sliced - 1 tsp. cinnamon - 3/4 cup sugar
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 300�F (150�C). Spray a tube pan with non-stick spray.
2. In a bowl, stir together all ingredients except apples, cinnamon, & 3/4 cup sugar.
3. Pour half of the batterinto the greased tube pan. Lay half of the apples down & sprinkle half of the cinnamon & sugar on top. 4. Pour the rest of the batter
on top. Top with remaining apples, sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar.
5. Bake at 300�F for 75-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
