It is a traditional saying in Judaism that is used on rosh heshana to convey the thought of a happy new year, which I understand is its translation from the Hebrew. Hope this is helpful. L'shanah Tovah -----Original Message----- From: Tebay, Wendy M <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, September 20, 1998 9:13 PM Subject: L'shanah Tovah >Could someone please explain this phrase? I just posted something regarding >miracles and the year of jubilee, and asked for someone to explain that for >me a bit. Then right afterward I get a pd digest with messages about this >phrase, and I'm wondering if this phrase ties into that somehow. If it >does, then it must be ESP! > >Wendy Tebay > >