Jewish Holidays
What Is Yom HaShoah?
April 25, 2022
This year, on April 28th, Israel and Jews worldwide observe Yom HaShoah, Israel Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were brutally murdered at the hands of the Nazi regime.
What Is Passover?
April 4, 2022
Over the past 3,000 years, Passover has endured as the most celebrated and widely observed holiday in the Jewish tradition. Passover commemorates the seminal event in Jewish history — the story of the Exodus which led to the birth of the Jewish nation, Israel. In addition, the most basic and fundamental principles found in Judaism.
What Is Purim?
February 28, 2022
Purim is the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, celebrating the story of Queen Esther whose courageous act saved the Jewish people.
What Is Tu B'Shvat - the New Year of Trees?
January 7, 2022
This month marks the celebration of Tu B'Shvat, the New Year of the Trees. Discover more about this special day that celebrates God's Creation and the many lessons that we can learn from it.
What Is Hanukkah? - A Season of Miracles and Light
November 19, 2021
Hanukkah is one of the most joyous festivals of the Jewish calendar. Discover more about this celebration of God's wondrous miracles and the many important lessons Hanukkah has for both Christians and Jews through our rich resources.
What Is Simchat Torah?
September 27, 2021
The final day of the Jewish festival Sukkot is known as Simchat Torah, which literally means "Rejoicing in the Torah." On this day, Jews mark the completion of reading through the Torah, from the first chapter of Genesis to the closing words of Deuteronomy.
What Is the Festival of Tabernacles - Sukkot?
September 15, 2021
Following the somber introspection of the High Holy Days comes Sukkot, a joyous celebration of God's provision and providence for His children. Learn more about this "season of rejoicing" through our various resources.
What Is Yom Kippur?
September 13, 2021
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year and is the culmination of the High Holy Days, which begins at sundown on September 15th. It marks the final opportunity to repent before God before the Book of Life is sealed for another year. about this biblically mandated observance.
What Is Rosh Hashanah?
August 31, 2021
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and this year, it begins at sundown on Monday, September 6 and is observed for two days. Learn more about the observations associated with celebrating Rosh Hashanah with our educational resources.
Preparing for the High Holy Days
August 9, 2021
The High Holy Days are the most widely observed Jewish holidays, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and ending ten days later with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.