The Day of Atonement is the most holy day of the Jewish year and it is full of spiritual opportunity if you open yourself up to its customs, prayers and melodies. This short video is a basic primer on what Yom Kippur is, for everyone. It explains what the holiday is about, where it...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) —Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights,is set to begin at sundown on Dec. 18 and conclude at sundown on Dec. 26. Due to the holiday taking place near Christmas and Kwanzaa, Hanukkah is among the most well-known Jewish holidays in the world. Outside of Hanukkah...
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Jews are individuals who are part of the Jewish community, either by religion or ethnicity, while Gentiles are people who do not belong to the Jewish faith or ethnic group, encompassing all other populations.
The Month of December 2024: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore The celebration of Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.Ancient people were hunters and spent most of their time outdoors. The seasons and weather played a significant part in their lives. The customs and tradition...
Rosh Hashanahis the the beginning of the Jewish New Year, in this case 5783, and kicks off the High Holy Days. It is an important two-day holiday with a focus on long prayer services in synagogue, spending time with family and praying for repentance as God judges you for the year and...
It’s almost Yom Kippur, the first one I’ve not been on the pulpit as a rabbi in nearly a decade. I’m spending this year doing a lot of thinking and writing, and one of the most challenging parts of that is figuring out when, where, and how to share what I’m working on. ...
Often thought of as the eighth day of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret is considered a time for Jewish people to renew their connection with divinity.