Holidays & Fasts
The yearly cycle of Feasts and Festivals, which includes Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Purim, Pesach, and other contemporary observances. Also included are the minor fasts throughout the year.
Between Sukkot and Chanukah  With the lull in holiday preparations and celebrations, seize the advantage of the "extra time" you'll have and get something accomplished! Chanukah  Articles relating to the celebration of Chanukah Lag B'Omer  Lag B'Omer occurs on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer. The mourning period of the Omer is suspended and we celebrate with barbeques, bonfires and parades. Passover  Articles and resources to help you prepare for, understand and fully embrace Passover. Purim  Articles and resources all about Purim Rosh Chodesh  Rosh Chodesh or "Head of the Month" is a holiday connected to the moon. This is a holiday specifically dedicated to women. Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year  Customs and traditions related to the holiday of Rosh Hashanah - including recipe and meal ideas, spiritual preparation and how to observe this holiday. Shavuot  The spiritual redemption of the Jewish people, the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai - the holiday of Shavuot. Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah  Information on the holidays following Sukkot. Sukkot  Information on the holiday of Sukkot The Counting of the Omer  Not exactly a holiday, the Counting of the Omer takes place between Passover and Shavuot. It connects us from the physical liberation of Passover to the upcoming spiritual liberation of Shavuot. The Days of Awe  Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the Days of Awe. They are the Ten Days between when G-d has determined our fate and when G-d will seal our fate for the year to come. The Fast of Gedalia  The Fast of Gedalia is a minor fast that occurs the day after Rosh Hashanah. Its meaning in Jewish history is major. The Tenth of Tevet - A Minor Fast  The Tenth day of the month of Tevet is a minor fast day for the Jewish people. The Three Weeks & Tisha B'Av  On July 20th, the 17th of Tammuz, we begin a period of time known as The Three Weeks. This is a great period of mourning for the Jewish people. Tisha B'Av - A Fast Day  Tisha B'Av - the ninth of the month of Av - is a solemn and intense fast day for the Jewish people. Tu B'Av  Tu B'Av is a minor holiday in the Jewish calendar found just days after the mournful Tisha B'Av Tu B'shvat - The Birthday of the Trees  Why is celebrating the New Year for the trees such an important part of Jewish tradition? Though considered a minor holiday, Tu B’shvat has very important lessons. Yom HaShoah  Articles relating to Holocaust Remembrance Day Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut  In the United States, Memorial Day often comes and goes with little more than a day off of school and work. Yom HaZikaron - Israel’s Memorial Day - arrives right before Yom Ha’Atzmaut - Israel’s Independence Day. There is hardly a person in Israel who does not take pause for contemplation and then celebration during these two days. Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement  Information about the Holy Day
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