Jewish Holidays

Women's association with the new moon dates far back in history.

Each and every holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with its own unique set of insertions into the prayers intended to celebrate the special character of that festival.

The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.

In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.

After the destruction of the second Temple, the focus of the holiday changes.

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.