What are the Jewish holidays?Judaism:Of the three biggest religions, Judaism is the oldest and goes with the first five books of the Bible, called the Torah. The basic similarity between Judaism and the other major faiths, is the belief in one just and merciful God. That all men and ...
What are the Jewish holidays? What is Pesach in Judaism? Who are the Hebrews in the Old Testament? Who was the father of the 12 tribes of Israel? Who are the Levites in the Old Testament? What holiday is not mentioned in the Torah?
Tu B'shvat is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates trees and nature. Learn how to celebrate with naturalist and former park ranger Deborah Newbrun.
What is Shabbos/Shabbat? Why don’t Jews believe in Jesus? How does the Jewish Calendar work? Why are Jewish Women allowed to wear wigs? The Chosen People The history behind it. Is it still true today? Why choose us? Who is included in this?
Rosh Chodesh is a minor Jewish holiday that happens on the first day of every month and literally translates to “head of the month”. Watch our explainer video to learn the significance of this monthly holiday.This holiday has long been considered a special holiday for women. Some say that...
What is done on each day of Sukkot? What is forbidden during Sukkot? Each year, right around the time many Americans are peeping fall foliage, clutching spiced lattes and flocking to pumpkin patches, Jewish people around the world are observing the holiday of Sukkot, the harvest holiday comme...
this can be a stressful time of the year financially and emotionally for many people. Wishing someone a “Happy Holiday” usually sparks a smile of relief and if that person corrects you with the holiday he or she celebrates, it is okay. Wishing someone a “Happy” something is better than...
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Whereas Sefer Bereishit tells the story of a family, Shemot tells the story of how this family becomes a nation, the Jewish people. In our Torah portion it is written: “But as much as they would afflict them, so did they multiply and so did they gain strength.” In other words, the...
Purim is an affirmation of Jewish salvation and resilience. “There is something very beautiful about a holiday where we discuss a dire existential threat,” Margo Hughes-Robinson, the New York organizer at Manhattan-based rabbinic human rights organization T’ruah, said last year. “A resolution...