Does God really have a chosen people? Do Jews believe in an afterlife? Why do all Jewish holidays begin at night? When is it okay to tell a lie? What does Judaism say about being gay? From the mundane to the perplexing, this work...Rabbi Ron Isaacs...
History of Jewish Holidays: Hanukkah is an annual celebration commemorating the Jewish uprising against the Seleucids in the late 2nd century BCE. It is one of the most important holidays of the Hebrew calendar. Answer and Explanation: Hanukkah was first celebrated shortly after the actual historica...
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In 2024, the Passover Holiday will begin on the evening of Monday, April 22, and end on Tuesday, April 30. Passover is a traditional Jewish holiday with biblical origins. It is a celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish people by God from their bondage in ancient Egypt under the gui...
The first Passover seder occurs on theevening of March 27, and the second Passover seder occurs on the evening of March 28. (See below for details on future Passover dates and times). Passover, like all Jewish holidays, starts and ends at sundown, and is tied to the phases of the ...
Before the first day of this festival, known as Maha Songkran (usually shortened to just Songkran), Thai people prepare for the festivities by cleaning their homes. Once that’s done, they can begin with the holiday festivities. One of the most beloved traditions of this holiday is for peopl...
The Day of Atonement is one of two full-day fasts on the Jewish calendar; the other is the Ninth of Av, which commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in 587 BCE and 70 CE, respectively. But while the Ninth of Av is treated as a day of mourning, Yom Kippur is...
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur act as an anchor for the Jewish people. (credit: David Holifield/Unsplash) How many judgement days are in Judaism? From childhood on we are taught that the world is judged on Rosh Hashanah. What is less known is that in the Talmud, there are arguments among...
How do I activate my Explorer Pass? Your pass will be activated upon your first visit to an attraction. Simply present your pass at the attraction's entrance, and it will be scanned to begin your usage period. Is transportation included with the Explorer Pass? No, transportation is not incl...
Design and Start a Garden: There is probably no better way to celebrate this day than by taking the time to start your own garden or to begin the practice of composting. Practice Recycling: You can take the initiative to recycle your trash. Start by separating your trash into aluminum, gla...