Jewish Holidays

A lit menorah with donuts and other treats behind it.
What Is Hanukkah? - A Season of Miracles and Light
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…
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Jewish man blowing the shofar on a hilltop during the Jewish High Holy Days.
What Are the Jewish High Holy Days?
The Jewish High Holy Days are among the most significant and widely observed holidays in Jewish tradition. Discover the meaning, customs, and practices that make each of these sacred days…
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Ultra orthodox Jews seen writing in a newly inscribed Torah scroll (a handwritten copy of the Torah, the holiest book within Judaism) before it will be brought into a synagogue in the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim.
What Is Simchat Torah?
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…
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Yael Eckstein in a mustard headband holding an IFCJ food box with a ribbon on it.
What Are the Jewish Holidays?
The Jewish year is marked by a series of holy observances and holidays. This article offers a brief overview of those holidays and their significance to the Jewish faith.
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