Jewish holy days begin at sundown on the preceding evening and conclude at sundown on the dates noted.
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December 2020
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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Passover – Last Two Days
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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Shavuot
The Feast of Harvest – This holy day marks the end of the early grain harvest and also commemorates Moses receiving the Torah (first five books of the Bible), with…
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Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year – These holy days begin a 10-day period of repentance and prayer which ends on Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the birthday of the…
Find out more »Simchat Torah
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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