Jewish Holidays
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.
Fast Days for Repentance & Atonement
The Jewish calendar has a number of such days in addition to Yom Kippur.
Teaching the Holocaust
This history lesson stirs controversy in many educational settings.