July 16 Tish’a B’Av
Tish’a B’Av (Judiasm) Tish’a B’Av begins at sundown on July 15. Tish’a B’Av is the ninth of the month of Av. Tish’a B’Av is a major fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second...
View ArticleSeptember 5-6 Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah–Judaism Rosh Hashanah–New Year’s Day, year 5774 and anniversary of the creation of the world. The days begin at sundown on September 4.
View ArticleSeptember 14 Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Judaism) Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 13. Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement is the year’s holiest day and a day of fasting. Jews are reminded on this day to re-establish oneness...
View ArticleSeptember 19-25 Sukkot
Sukkot (Judaism) Sukkot, a pilgrimage feast and time of thanksgiving, celebrates God’s presence in creation among the Jewish people.
View ArticleSeptember 19 Ksamavani
Ksamavani (jainism) On Ksamavani, Jains ask forgivenss of others for wrongs committed during the previous year, and likewise forgive those who caused them suffering.
View ArticleSeptember 26 Shmini Atzeret
Shmini Atzeret (Judaism) Shmini Atzeret, the eighth day of assembly, is a separate holiday concluding Sukkoth and the entire fall holiday season. It marks the beginning of winter in the land of...
View ArticleSeptember 27 Simhat Torah
Simhat Torah (Judaism) Simhat Torah, or Rejoicing in the Law, is the beginning of the synagogue’s annual Torah reading cycle. Reform Jews celebrate it along with Shmini Atzeret. Both observances...
View ArticleMarch 16 Purim
Purim (Judaism) Purim celebrates victory over an oppressive ruler as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Suspension of work is not required.
View ArticleApril 15-22 Pesah
Pesah (Judaism) Pesah or Passover commemorates the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. It is celebrated for eight days; the first two and the last two days are holidays for Orthodox Jews. The...
View ArticleApril 27 Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah (Judaism) Yom HaShoah is held in memory of the six million Jews who died as victims of Nazi atrocities during World War II.
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