Shabbat
Shabbat is the day of rest in Judaism. It is observed from sundown on Friday evening to nightfall on Saturday night. On this day, Jews refrain from work and observe various customs and traditions.
One of the most important aspects of Shabbat is spending time with family and friends. Many Jews use this day to catch up on sleep, relax and enjoy good food. Shabbat is also a time for prayer and reflection.
Jews typically observe Shabbat by going to synagogue, lighting candles and saying prayers. Some people also attend special Shabbat meals or gatherings.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei. Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect on the past year and to resolve to improve in the year ahead. Jews all over the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah with prayers, feasts and other special rituals
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is a holiday that is observed by fasting and prayer. Jews are not allowed to eat or drink for 25 hours, from sundown to sundown. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is a day of fasting and repentance. Jews ask forgiveness for their sins and pledge to do better in the year ahead. Yom Kippur is also a time to reflect on the suffering of others and to resolve to help those in need.
Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Jewish Temples. On this day, Jews fast and recite prayers of lamentation. Tisha B'Av is also a time to reflect on the suffering of the Jewish people and to resolve to work for peace and justice.
Shemini Atzeret
Shemini Atzeret is a holiday that celebrates the completion of the harvest. Shemini Atzeret is also a time to give thanks for the gifts of the earth and to remember the covenant between God and the Jewish people. Jews celebrate Shemini Atzeret by praying, feasting and spending time with family and friends.
Purim
Purim is a joyous holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them. The story of Purim is told in the book of Esther. On this holiday, Jews dress up in costumes, enjoy festive meals and give gifts of food and money to the poor.
Passover
Pesach (Passover) is a holiday that commemorates the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people were freed from slavery in Egypt. The holiday lasts for eight days, and during that time, Jews are not allowed to eat leavened bread or anything else made with yeast.
Shavuot
Shavuot (Feast of Weeks/Pentecost) is a holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It occurs 50 days after Pesach, and during that time, Jews are not allowed to eat meat or dairy products.
Sukkot
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) is a holiday that celebrates the harvest season. Jews build temporary shelters called sukkahs and live in them for seven days. During this time, they are not allowed to eat leavened bread or anything made with yeast.
Chanukah
Chanukah is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over their Syrian oppressors. Chanukah is also a time to celebrate the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days, when it should have only burned for one. Jews celebrate Chanukah by lighting candles, eating special foods and playing games.
