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The Chagim

When are the Jewish holidays, how are they celebrated, and how can you prepare for them? You can find out here.

The Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah

September 22nd - 24th, 2025 | 1. - 2.Tishrei 5786

The Feast of the Blowing of the Shofar marks the beginning of the new Jewish year.

The Feast of Tabernacles

Sukkot

October 6th - 13th, 2025 | 15th - 21st Tishrei 5786

The Feast of Tabernacles commemorates the preservation during the desert wanderings.

The Festival of Lights

Hanukkah

December 14th - 22nd, 2025 | 25.Kislev - 3.Tevet 5786

The Festival of Lights commemorates the rededication of the Temple after the victory of the Maccabees.

The Festival of Lots

Purim

March 2nd - 3rd, 2026 | 14.Adar II 5786

The Feast of Lots commemorates the liberation from the evil Haman and the victory over the enemies of the Jews.

The Festival of Freedom

Passover

April 1st - 9th, 2026 | 15th - 22nd Nissan 5786

This festival commemorates the exodus from Egypt, out into freedom.

Israeli Independence Day

Jom HaAtzmaut

April 21 - 22, 2026 | 5.Iyar 5786

Israeli Independence Day commemorates the founding of the State of Israel in 1948.

The week festival

Shavuot

May 21 - 23, 2026 | 6th - 7th Sivan 5786
 

The Feast of Weeks commemorates the reception of the Torah at the Mount of God.

The Jewish Day of Love

Tu BeAw

July 28, 2026 | 15.Aw 5786

The Day of Love (Chag HaAhawa) and the happiest day in the Jewish year.

The day of rest

Shabbat

Friday evening to Saturday evening

The holy day of rest is observed every 7th day of the week.

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