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While much of the world is preparing for the Year 2000, many will regard the
new millennium as being of little importance. For example, according to the
Chinese lunar calendar, the year 4698 begins on February 5, 2000. For
approximately 1.2 billion people, this is 302 years away from the next
millennium.
And yet, for people of many cultures, the Year 2000 has been a beacon
signaling the turn of our history. When it has finally arrived, we will need a
new signpost to signal to us the coming of the future.
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For the past few years, the mention of the new millennium has instilled
thoughts about our future, feelings about time that has passed, and worry about
things yet to come. For some, the coming of the new millennium has great
spiritual significance; to others, it will be an event of community and
celebration.
Many believe that our third millennium begins just after the stroke of
midnight on December 31, 1999. Others believe that the third millennium doesn't
really begin until exactly one year after that. And then there are many people
for whom it is neither the third millennium, nor the much-talked-about Year
2000. 
The Jewish calendar is a blend of the lunar and solar year. September 30,
2000 marks the beginning of the year 5760, which means that three-quarters of
the year 2000 will actually be the Jewish year 5759.
