The Hebrew Calendar: Jewish Festivals

Rosh Ha-Shanah, meaning “Head of the Year,” begins the Jewish calendar. Jews observe it on the first and second days

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is a time of deep reflection and repentance. It arrives on

Sukkot, known as the Festival of Booths, is one of the most joyous and meaningful holidays in the Jewish calendar.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah conclude the Tishrei holiday season. Although they follow Sukkot, they have distinct meanings. Shemini Atzeret

Hanukkah, known as The Festival of Lights, is a joyous eight-day Jewish holiday celebrating perseverance, faith, and miracles. It begins

Purim is one of the most joyous Jewish holidays. It celebrates Queen Esther and Mordechai’s victory over Haman’s plot in

Passover, or Pesach, is one of Judaism’s most important holidays. It marks the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, as

Shavuot, or The Festival of Weeks, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It occurs on the sixth