Jewish holy days begin at sundown on the preceding evening and conclude at sundown on the dates noted.
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October 2020
Sukkot – First Days
The Feast of Tabernacles – The harvest festival – it is named for huts (sukkot) hung with fruits and vegetables set up to recall the temporary field dwelling which farmers…
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Immediately follows the conclusion of Sukkot. Work is traditionally prohibited.
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Concludes and begins anew the annual reading cycle of The Torah, the 5 books of Moses that make up The Jewish Bible. Immediately follows Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret. Work is…
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Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights – An 8-day celebration of the Jews’ victory over the Syrians in ancient times and their regaining political and religious freedom. Hanukkah is called the Festival…
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The Festival of Lights – An 8-day celebration of the Jews’ victory over the Syrians in ancient times and their regaining political and religious freedom. Hanukkah is called the Festival…
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Tu B’Shevat
New Year of the Trees – This holy day, a minor festival, celebrates spring in Israel. No work restrictions.
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Purim
The Feast of Lots – A holy day which celebrates the rescue of the Jews in Ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them. The king’s advisor, Haman, cast lots…
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Passover – First Night
Pesach – The Feast of Passover – Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt, the beginning of Jewish independence. It may be observed for 7 or 8 days,…
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