Celebrate
Joy Is A Religious Obligation
Jewish tradition recognizes Sukkot as a celebration and sharing of our material possessions.
Why Holidays Like Shavuot Last Longer Outside Israel
Some festivals are two days in the Diaspora, but only one day in Israel.
Yizkor: The Jewish Memorial Service
The memorial service is added to the holiday cycle four times a year
Deuteronomy 29:9-14, 30:11-20: Choosing Covenant
Yom Kippur Morning Torah Reading. Yom Kippur Services. Yom Kippur in the Community.
Numbers 29:7-11; Maftir
Yom Kippur Morning Torah Reading. Yom Kippur Services. Yom Kippur in the Community.
Shabbat and Festivals: What You’re Allowed to Do and When
Work prohibition depends on the type of festival
Minor Fasts
The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.
Shavuot 2026
In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.