The Aruban flag has a rich symbolism in the use of the images and the colors in it. The red star on the Aruba Flag represents the four points of the compass that in turn is symbolic of the people of various nationalities who have come and settled in Aruba. The white border around the star represents the sandy stretches that surround Aruba on all sides.
The Laws of âShmitaâ (The Sabbatical Year) in the Eyes of our Sages. Related: The year of Shmita, the Sabbatical Year for the Land of Israel, began on September 25, 2014. Rabbi Ari Enkin offers some insight into the topic from our holy sages. As a general rule, the Torah does not spell out the reasons for the various mitzvot (commandments).
September and October bring the religious festivals of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, and Israel comes to a virtual standstill. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, lasts two days, while Yom Kippur lasts one.Both involve a great deal of preparation, however, and the country is flooded with people coming from around the world to celebrate the holy days in Israel.eptember and October bring the religious festivals of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, and Israel comes to a virtual standstill. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, lasts two days, while Yom Kippur lasts one.