Hebrew Family of Guyana ushers in holy month

The holy month of Ethaneem was on September 18 last ushered in by the Hebrew Family of Guyana under the leadership of Cohane Michael Levi. The significant observance was undertaken at the Hebrew Culture Centre situated at 3619 Christiani Street, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
It is said that the Hebrew Israelites, who are commonly referred to as the 12 tribes of Israel, were freed from bondage in Egypt by the God of Israel through His great servant Moses. Following this, they welcomed their first holy day in the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar called Ethaneem. During the holy month of Ethaneem, Hebrew Israelites observe four holy days that were commanded by their God.
A statement from the local religious group revealed that it was after sighting the crescent on September 18, last, that the holy day of Memorial Blowing of Trumpets was observed. This holy day signaled a day of remembrance and the coming of the highest holy day on the Hebrew calendar. The blasting of the trumpets could be heard on this day as the Priest blew the horn to inform the members and communities that the holy month had started.  This is done to indicate that it is time for members to prepare their minds and spirit to observe the holy season.
On the 10th day of the holy month the Hebrews observe the Day of Atonement – (27th September, 2012). This, according to the statement, is a scared assembly, a day of fasting and supplication to the God of Israel for forgiveness of sins. This is done, the statement added, so that believers could be reconciled with God as commanded in the holy book. The day is observed from the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening.
Beginning on the 15th Day of Ethaneem (2nd October, 2012), the local Hebrews will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days. The first day is a sacred assembly and no servile work is usually done. The feast would normally last for seven days, but secular activities and work can be done during these days. The final holy day for the month of Ethaneem is on the eighth day, a Solemn Assembly – (9th October, 2012).
All holy days are observed as a normal Sabbath day from sun-down to sun-up; no servile work is done, such as cooking, daily chores, attending school among other routine activities as it is a holy day to the God of Israel. The only holy day that cooking is permissible is on The Feast of Booths.