Types of Jewish Holidays

The Meaning of Jewish Holidays

Why are Jewish holidays different from all other holidays?

Biblical, Rabbinic, and Modern Holidays

The different types of Jewish festivals

Your Guide to Jewish Holidays

The three categories of Jewish holidays, celebrations and commemorations.

Holiday Foods

Foods associated with holidays depend on geography.

What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?

Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.

Why Holidays Like Shavuot Last Longer Outside Israel

Some festivals are two days in the Diaspora, but only one day in Israel.

Shabbat and Festivals: What You’re Allowed to Do and When

Work prohibition depends on the type of festival