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Purim

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13 Adar II 5784 to 14 Adar II 5784

Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history. The main communal celebration involves a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Book of Esther (M'gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday: Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king's adviser, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of Persia from destruction. The reading of the m'gillah typically is a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.

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Passover

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14 Nisan 5784 to 21 Nisan 5784

Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring festival, celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.

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Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut

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4 Iyar 5784 to 6 Iyar 5784

Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) are observed in Israel as national holidays.

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Lag BaOmer

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17 Iyar 5784 to 18 Iyar 5784

Lag BaOmer is a minor, festive holiday that falls on the 33rd day of the seven-week period between Passover and Shavuot, a period of time is known as the Omer.