Category: Holidays
Shabbat (Sabbath)
Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest. Shabbat begins at nightfall on Friday and ends slightly after nightfall on Saturday. Shabbat is the first holiday mentioned in the Bible and G-d was the first one to observe it. In fact, Jewish...
Read MoreIsrael’s Independence Day
When is Israel’s Independence Day celebrated? Israel’s Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the Jewish month of Iyar, which falls in the month of May. It is celebrated the day after Remembrance Day for...
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Simchat Torah: What Every Family Should Know About This Joyful Torah Celebration
What is Simchat Torah? Simchat Torah (also spelled Simhat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that...
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Purim: What Every Family Should Know About This Life-Changing Jewish Holiday
What is Purim? Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from...
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Hanukkah: What Really Happened in Jerusalem 2,000 Years Ago?
What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah in Hebrew) is a Jewish festival commemorating...
Read MoreTisha B’Av: The Saddest Day in the Jewish Calendar
What is Tisha B’Av? Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב, literally “the ninth of Av”) is a major fast day that falls on the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av. According to the Gregorian calendar, it...
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Shavuot: The Complete Guide to the Festival of Weeks
What is Shavuot? Shavuot is a Jewish festival which takes place on the sixth day of the Hebrew...
Read MorePassover: The Complete Guide to the Festival of Freedom
What is Passover? Passover is the Jewish festival commemorating the exodus from Egypt. It is celebrated on the fourteenth of the Jewish month of Nissan which falls in spring. In Israel Passover is a seven-day holiday of which...
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Yom Kippur Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the Day of Atonement
What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement. It falls out on the tenth day of...
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Rosh Hashanah: The Complete Guide to the Jewish New Year
What is Rosh Hashanah? Rosh Hashanah is translated as “Head of the Year” and is the...
Read MoreExploring Passover Symbols: Unveiling the Mystical Meanings for Judaica Lovers
Passover, also known as Pesach, is a significant festival in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and their journey to freedom. As the Passover celebration approaches,...
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