[NFBJ] Thought from michael Levy---Reading directly from the Torah has its place---so does exploring the thoughts of our sages about Torah

Fri Sep 11 10:02:17 UTC 2026

NFB has a phone-in to the Jerusalem Post.
It often works.

This time it didn't find the material that I discovered below.

Perhaps one day the Jerusalem post ITSELF

WITHOUT NFB

Will establish a number reachable by blind English speakers around the world.

This is "down the line"-perhaps 2027.

Enjoy snippets of what I could glean from AI

  1.  Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz's Rosh Hashanah 2026 Message
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, delivered a powerful Rosh Hashanah address to tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. Speaking before the large-scale Selichot service, he emphasized unity, mutual responsibility, and the sanctity of the moment [Israel News] Israel News<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3c38f2cb325567f3269ac6c77eb17876cc9878d156c0a4a534c1edda7de03636JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaXNyYWVsbmF0aW9uYWxuZXdzLmNvbS9uZXdzLzQzMzA0MA&ntb=1>.
Key themes of his message:

     *   Unity among the Jewish people: He called on all to set aside disagreements, promote unconditional love, and enter the New Year together, praying for peace and unity in Israel [Israel News] Israel News<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3c38f2cb325567f3269ac6c77eb17876cc9878d156c0a4a534c1edda7de03636JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaXNyYWVsbmF0aW9uYWxuZXdzLmNvbS9uZXdzLzQzMzA0MA&ntb=1>.

     *   The "concealment" of Rosh Hashanah: Drawing on halachic and philosophical insights, he explained that Rosh Hashanah is unique because the month of Tishrei begins without a formal "sanctification of the month" blessing. This is because the holiday itself marks the month's arrival, and the concealment is intentional - to "confuse Satan" and to symbolize the day when we remove the coverings of the year and look inward toward our true selves [The Jerusalem Post] The Jerusalem Post<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1fe65b9e563239de234de4fc03b4d7e1cacdf8f4dcfe09aaafe460a82f258168JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuanBvc3QuY29tL2p1ZGFpc20vamV3aXNoLWhvbGlkYXlzL2FydGljbGUtOTA4Mjg5&ntb=1>.

     *   Inner work and revelation: He framed Rosh Hashanah as a day of concealment leading to revelation - a time to remove the masks and distractions of the year and focus on our soul's place within us [The Jerusalem Post] The Jerusalem Post<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1fe65b9e563239de234de4fc03b4d7e1cacdf8f4dcfe09aaafe460a82f258168JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuanBvc3QuY29tL2p1ZGFpc20vamV3aXNoLWhvbGlkYXlzL2FydGljbGUtOTA4Mjg5&ntb=1>.

     *   Prayers for the nation: The service included heartfelt petitions for the safety of Israel's soldiers and security forces, the recovery of the wounded, and the security of the State of Israel [Israel News] Israel News<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3c38f2cb325567f3269ac6c77eb17876cc9878d156c0a4a534c1edda7de03636JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaXNyYWVsbmF0aW9uYWxuZXdzLmNvbS9uZXdzLzQzMzA0MA&ntb=1>.
Rabbi Rabinowitz's words resonated with the large crowd, underscoring that Rosh Hashanah is not just a time for prayer and reflection, but also a call to renew our commitment to one another and to the values that define the Jewish people.
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[The Jerusalem Post]<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1fe65b9e563239de234de4fc03b4d7e1cacdf8f4dcfe09aaafe460a82f258168JmltdHM9MTc4OTA4NDgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2787c70d-4cb0-6a89-3a75-d09c4d406b93&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuanBvc3QuY29tL2p1ZGFpc20vamV3aXNoLWhvbGlkYXlzL2FydGljbGUtOTA4Mjg5&ntb=1>
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56 minutes ago * (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 11:53 One of the unique ...

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