The miracle of Rosh Hashana

New year, old jealousies - Beauty and fertility are the central criteria in the contest between women in a polygamous society, where the goal is to preserve male supremacy.

A Rosh Hashana themed stainedglass window by the artist David Hillman, at the St. John’s Wood Synagogue in London.

A Rosh Hashana themed stainedglass window by the artist David Hillman, at the St. John’s Wood Synagogue in London.

(photo credit: DAVID NEWMAN)

ByALIZA SHENHAR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 15:17

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