Jewish Holidays

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The Fast of Esther

The fast that precedes the holiday of Purim.

Non-Fixed Fast Days

Judaism has communal fasts that are not on the yearly calendar and numerous occasions when individuals may choose to fast.

Fast Days: Synagogue Laws & Customs

Fast days are acknowledged in the synagogue liturgy.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

The newest holiday on the Jewish calendar celebrates the reunification of Israel's capital.

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel Independence Day

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

This day honoring fallen soldiers immediately precedes Israel's Independence Day.

Jewish Minor Fast Days

A brief description of all the minor fasts on the Jewish calendar.

Fast Days for Repentance & Atonement

The Jewish calendar has a number of such days in addition to Yom Kippur.

Tu B’Av, the Jewish Day of Love

The 15th day of Av is both an ancient and modern holiday.

Teaching the Holocaust

This history lesson stirs controversy in many educational settings.

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