Holidays
The Jewish calender is filled with holidays. Learn more about their spiritual significance and historical origins in this section.
What Is Tisha B'Av?
Tisha B'Av is a Jewish day of mourning - and a fast day - that commemorates the destruction of the two Temples.
Tisha B'Av is a Jewish day of mourning - and a fast day - that commemorates the destruction of the two Temples.
What Is Shavuot?
Learn about the origins of Shavuot as well as modern day customs for celebrating this holiday.
Learn about the origins of Shavuot as well as modern day customs for celebrating this holiday.
What Is Counting the Omer?
Learn what it means to count the Omer and how this tradition is based on an ancient Jewish custom.
Learn what it means to count the Omer and how this tradition is based on an ancient Jewish custom.
Introduction to Yom Kippur
In introduction to Yom Kippur, one of the Jewish High Holy Days.
In introduction to Yom Kippur, one of the Jewish High Holy Days.
What Is Tu B’Shvat?
An introduction to the ancient holiday of Tu B'Shvat, which is the Jewish New Year for the Trees.
An introduction to the ancient holiday of Tu B'Shvat, which is the Jewish New Year for the Trees.
All About Passover
Every year, on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan, Jews worldwide commemorate the birth of the Jewish nation by celebrating Passover.
Every year, on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan, Jews worldwide commemorate the birth of the Jewish nation by celebrating Passover.