Jewish Holidays
Learn about the Jewish holidays, their meanings, history, and rituals.
Explore Upcoming Jewish Holidays
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1 Iyar 5785 to 3 Iyar 5785
Since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, four new holidays have been added to the Jewish calendar – Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), and Yom Y’rushalayim (Jerusalem Day, which celebrates the reunification…
Why Does the Jewish Calendar Change Every Year?
People often say: "The Jewish holidays are late this year" or "The Jewish holidays are early this year." In fact, the holidays never are early or late; they are always on time, according to the Jewish calendar. Unlike the Gregorian (civil) calendar, which is based on the sun (solar), the Jewish calendar is based primarily on the moon (lunar), with periodic adjustments made to account for the differences between the solar and lunar cycles.
Why Does the Jewish Calendar Change Every Year?
Why do Jewish holidays move around on the calendar? Why do we sometimes have Hanukkah on Thanksgiving? Find some answers and learn more about how the Jewish calendar works in this video featuring Joshua Mallett from BimBam.
Jewish Holidays Calendar
Jewish holidays begin at sunset. Dates specified are for evenings, so the holiday extends from sunset on the noted date until dusk on the last day of the holiday.
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The Nevas Family's Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community
The Nevas family's history is deeply rooted in their desire to make a positive impact on the world. This year's Seder, marked the next chapter in the family's tradition.
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Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message
As we gather around the Seder table this year, let's defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.
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Prepping for Passover: A Resource Roundup for a Satisfying Seder
Passover is soon approaching! Below are some of our favorite Passover resources, selected to help your seder preparations go more smoothly.
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