Rosh Hashana 5785: Observations and Eruv Tavshilin Reminder

This Rosh Hashana is unlike any many of us have experienced before as we continue to pray for the welfare of the hostages taken on the Simchas Torah attack last Tishrei. This year was palpable proof of the weakness that results from division and the strength that comes from unity. The challenge going forward is maintaining that unity and building upon it rather than falling back into bad habits. 

Something we will encounter this Rosh Hashana that is somewhat rare is a Shabbos following the two day Yom Tov, which is often erroneously called "a 3 day Yom Tov." So here's a reminder of how to prepare the Eruv Tavshilin to allow you to cook - or just light your candles -- for Shabbos on Yom Tov. 

To cover both cooking and baking, we use a representative food for each. It's traditional to use a boiled egg for the cooked item because it's simple and inexpensive. We usually all have a spare egg around. But it's fine to also use a piece of boiled chicken, fish, or meat, as well, so long as you can put it aside where it won't be consumed until the Sabbath day. 

The same goes for the baked item, which can be a challah or matzoh.. We have to show that we've already begun the food preparation process before Yom Tov and will merely be continuing on Yom Tov itself. Note: The eruv tavshilin only allows cooking for the Sabbath on Yom Tov, it does not allow cooking from one day of the holiday to the next (i.e. Thursday for Friday). For what to say when setting aside the roll and egg or whatever you use, you can refer to and print this PDF. 

Wishing everyone a kesiva vechasima tova.

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