Jewish Holidays
The High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Chanukah
Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and purity over defilement. Tu B'shvat
Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. |
Purim
Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Passover
Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Shavuot
Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Ten Commandments are read in synagogues, just as they were in the desert over 3,300 years ago. |