Jewish Holidays

Jewish settlers and those who practice Judaism, have a lot of different things to celebrate throughout the year. The dates of the celebration are listed on the Hebrew calendar and may include religious, cultural, and national elements. Some of these holidays prevent or encourage Jews to take part in certain things. For instance, on Shabbat and Yom Kippur, all types of work are forbidden. It starts just before sundown on Friday and commences with the lighting of Shabbat candles, wine, and more. Its conclusion is held at nightfall on Saturday and it is marked with a prayer.

Big Holidays

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and a time for repentance. Yom Kippur is the day of atonement and one of the holiest days of the year. Hanukkah is the festival of lights, which coincides with the English holiday of Christmas. Yom HaShoah is a day that is set aside for Holocaust Remembrance.

Other Holidays

There are numerous holidays that are not largely celebrated, but there for the ones who want to commemorate them in some small way. For example, Rosh Chodesh is a holiday that is held in observance for the start of each new month on the Jewish calendar. It isn’t a large celebration, but it is significant to those who want to celebrate even the simple things that all Jews embrace as a gift. There are also holidays that encourage or prohibit fasting and other types of traditions that go back many years.