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Reflections: Rosh Hashana for the non-observant Israeli

Of all the Jewish holidays, with the possible exception of Shavuot, this is the one that seems least important to the general population.

Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah
(photo credit: REUTERS)
ByREUVEN HAMMER
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 19:09
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