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.
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 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 commemorating the protection God provided for ...
King’s Day 2025 –Koningsdag 2025 is the Dutch national holiday to be held on Sunday 27 April 2025. Following the abdication of Queen Beatrix in 2013 and the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander, the former Queen’s Day celebration has become King’s Day. The date was moved from 30 Apri...
My two cents: 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...
At the risk of being stereotyped as a crazy old person, I want to comment on a disturbing trend I've observed in our neighborhood. It seems that people are driving very aggressively, far over the speed limit, running red lights, and passing on the right. In the past two days I have ...
Too often lone soldiers are on their own on Shabbat and Jewish holidays – In small apartments, they sit down on broken couches to eat cold shnitzel and frozen pita for their weekend meals, a far cry from the warm and comforting family environment they had and were used to before. Lone ...
It is often marked as a local or national holiday, mela, or eid. Exposition A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity Festival A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons Traditional Jewish festivals ...
This rule is still observed today. About Shmini Atzeret in Other CountriesRead more about Shmini Atzeret. Shmini Atzeret Observances Showing: Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type 2020 星期六 10月10日 (六) ...
Following the proclamation, the Trump campaigncriticized Biden, a devout Roman Catholic, of being insensitive to religion, and fellow Republicans piled on. Jean-Pierre said at the briefing that it is “unsurprising” that “politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country wi...