Articles Index

What Is Simchat Torah?
Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle and is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar.

Sukkot - What Is Sukkot?
Sukkot, also known as the Festival of Booths, is a Jewish harvest holiday that falls five days after Yom Kippur.

Introduction to Yom Kippur
In introduction to Yom Kippur, one of the Jewish High Holy Days.

What Is a Shofar?
The shofar is a Jewish instrument most often made from a ram’s horn, though it can also be made from the horn of a sheep or goat. It makes a trumpet-like sound and is traditionally blown on Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year.

Introduction to Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. It falls once a year during the month of Tishrei and occurs ten days before Yom Kippur.

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.

What Is Tashlich?
Tashlich is a ritual that traditionally takes place on the first day of Rosh HaShanah.

What Is Shavuot?
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.

What is Tu B’Shvat?
An introduction to the ancient holiday of Tu B'Shvat, which is the Jewish New Year for the Trees.