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| Holiday | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 Spring 2024 |
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Tisha B’av – Jewish A day of mourning and repentance in remembrance of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. | July 26 -27 | Aug. 12-13 | ||
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish Jewish New Year. Begins at sundown. A time of introspection, abstinence, prayer and penitence. The story of Abraham is read, the ram’s horn is sounded, and special foods are prepared and shared. | Sept. 26-27 | Sept. 15-17 | ||
Yom Kippur – Jewish Begins at sundown. Jewish Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance. | Oct 5 | Sept 24 & 25 | ||
Sukkot – Jewish Begins at sundown. Jewish Feast of Tabernacles which celebrates the harvest and protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents. Temporary dwelling places have leaves for a roof so the sky can be seen. In temperate climates, night is spent in the Succoth. | Oct 10&11 | Sept 29 | ||
Shemini Atzeret – Jewish Begins at sundown. Jewish completion of the annual cycle of reading of the Torah | Sept 27 | Oct 6 | ||
Simchat Torah – Jewish Begins at sundown. Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the law. Synagogue services involve readings, processions and blessing of the children. | Sept 28 | Oct 7&8 | ||
Hanukkah – Judaism Jewish festival of lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e. Special readings and praise songs focus on liberty and freedom. The eight candle Menorah is lighted. Begins at sundown. | Dec 18 | Dec 7 – Dec 15 | ||
Purim – Jewish Feast of Lots; celebrates deliverance of Jews of ancient Persians froma plot to destroy them. | Mar 6&7 | Mar 23 &24 | ||
Pesach (Passover) – Jewish Marks the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt; “Seder” ceremonies emphasize the concept of freedom. | April 6 & 7, Apr. 12 & 13 | Begins April 5th | ||
Yom Ha-Sho’ah – Jewish | April 17 | May 4 | ||
Shavuot – Jewish Festival of Weeks; celebrates harvest of first fruits and commemorates the giving of the Torah and Commandments at Mt’ Sinai. | May 25-27 | June 11-13 |
