Gmar Chatimah Tova – May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for Good

Passing Phrase: “Gmar Chatimah Tova – May you be inscribed in the Book of

גמר חתימה טובה

Literally: A good final sealing
Idiomatically: May you be inscribed (in the Book of Life) for Good

The days of repentance are divided into two parts: The first the inscribing begins on Rosh Hashana and finishes Yom Kippur when the final “sealing” (chatima) of our fate takes place.

To the editors and the readers of the site, Gmar Chatimah Tova from me…

Joseph Wouk

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2 Comments on “Gmar Chatimah Tova – May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for Good”

joopklepzeiker Says:

October 3, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Thank you Joe .

May the lights from the universe shine on you and Israel

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wingate Says:

October 4, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Bless you all my dear friends here who stand with Israel ( even friends do not always agree ….) ! We are fighting a battle which is already won, because ” He who watches over Israel never slumbers nor sleeps !” Therefore : Am Israel chai !

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