Yom Hashoah – 27 Nisan
Yom Hazikaron L’shoah V’l’giborah, or Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, takes place on the 27th of Nisan. It is often known simply as Yom HaShoah; “shoah,” Hebrew for destruction, …
Yom Hazikaron L’shoah V’l’giborah, or Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, takes place on the 27th of Nisan. It is often known simply as Yom HaShoah; “shoah,” Hebrew for destruction, …
One is required to read the Megillah at night, and then again during the day. The Megillah may be read all night till the coming of dawn. By day, the …
Every year on the fifth of Iyyar, Israel celebrates Israeli Independence Day to commemorate the founding of the state of Israel in 1948. All over Israel there are parties and …
Shavuot has several names: Chag HaShavuot (the Festival of Weeks); Chag HaKatzir (the Festival of the Harvest); Yom HaBikurim (the Day of First Fruits); and Chag Mattan Torah (the Holiday …
The Festival of Booths The Holiday of Sukkot (usually translated as Tabernacles or the Festival of Booths) commemorates the Israelites’ wanderings in the desert following their Exodus from Egypt, during …
Shemini Atzeret falls immediately after the holiday of Sukkot. Although its name implies that it is part of Sukkot (“Shemini” means eighth, hence implying that the holiday is the eighth …
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and it refers to the purifying and re-dedication of the Temple after the Maccabees arose victorious over their Assyrian oppressors. Jewish tradition offers two …
Introduction On Tu B’Shevat we celebrate a New Year for the Trees, rejoicing in the fruit of the tree and the fruit of the vine, celebrating the splendid, abundant gifts …
The Yiddish courseware designed by Sheva Zucker is a great tool for High school and college students as well as self-learners interested in Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture. Mrs. Zucker …
It is no wonder that so many Jews associate Judaism with pain, suffering, and guilt. Quite apart from the history of oppression that shapes many Jews’ perception of the world, …