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Jewish Time

Jewish Time

Jews keep time in a unique way from the rest of the world. Discover why the calendar begins with Creation, the month with the new moon, and the day with sunset.

by Rabbi Maurice Lamm

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ABCs of Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks

ABCs of Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The Jewish national period of mourning.

Rosh Chodesh

Rosh Chodesh

by Dina Coopersmith

Like the moon, the Jewish people will rise up again and light up the night.

Crash Course on Chanukah

Crash Course on Chanukah

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview of the history and meaning of the holiday.

ABC's of Chanukah  (Hanukkah)

ABC's of Chanukah (Hanukkah)

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Everything you need to know about the holiday of Chanukah - Hanukkah.

My Big Fat Greek War

My Big Fat Greek War

by Rabbi Gedalia Kauffman

Who are the Chanukah heroes who saved our people?

The Tenth of Tevet

The Tenth of Tevet

by Rabbi Berel Wein

One day commemorates a variety of Jewish tragedies.

Crash Course on Yom Kippur

Crash Course on Yom Kippur

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview on the meaning and customs of the holiest day of the year.

Crash Course on Rosh Hashanah

Crash Course on Rosh Hashanah

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview of the holiday and how to maximize the power of the day.

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview capturing the meaning of the holiday.

Crash Course on Passover

Crash Course on Passover

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview capturing the meaning and joy of the holiday.

Crash Course on Purim

Crash Course on Purim

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A big picture overview capturing the meaning and joy of the holiday.

Crash Course on the Ten Plagues

Crash Course on the Ten Plagues

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview of the significance of the plagues.

Holiday List

Holiday List

The dates of the upcoming year's holidays, including links to aish.com's holiday pages.

AishLuach - Hebrew Calendar

AishLuach - Hebrew Calendar

by Aish.com staff

Now you can really stay on top of Jewish time!

ABC's of Passover

ABC's of Passover

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Passover is brimming with symbols of slavery and freedom.

ABC's of the Omer

ABC's of the Omer

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The significance, customs and mechanics of counting the Omer.

ABC's of Elul

ABC's of Elul

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The last month of the Jewish calendar is actually the most important – serving as preparation for the High Holidays.

ABC's of Rosh Hashanah

ABC's of Rosh Hashanah

by Aish.com staff

A handy checklist of everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah.

ABCs of Yom Kippur

ABCs of Yom Kippur

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Guidelines for the holiest day of the Jewish year – the Day of Atonement.

ABCs of Shavuot

ABCs of Shavuot

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Celebrating our receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai.

ABCs of Sukkot

ABCs of Sukkot

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot.

ABC's of Purim

ABC's of Purim

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Summing up the Purim holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat.

What Is Time?

What Is Time?

by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

As spiritual beings, we are responsible for actualizing the potential holiness that God imbues in each moment.

Eiruv Tavshilin

Eiruv Tavshilin

by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

When Yom Tov falls on Friday, there is an allowance to prepare on Yom Tov for the needs of Shabbat.

The Meaning of Tu B'av

The Meaning of Tu B'av

by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau

Six events occurred on Tu B'Av, the 15th of Av, making it a festive day in the Jewish calendar.

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Dancing in the Streets_

by Rabbi Ari Kahn

The mystical roots of Tu B'Av -- one of the most important days of the Jewish year.

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

by Rabbi Reuven Spolter

Mark your calendar for Judaism's once-in-28-year special event.

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