What is Shavuot?

The Meaning of Tu B'av

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

What Is Rosh Hashanah?: Meaning, Customs, & Prayers

A handy checklist of everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

What Is Yom Kippur? Symbolism, Traditions, & Prayers

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

What Is Sukkot? Customs, Blessings, & Lulav & Etrog

Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot.

What is Hanukkah?: History, Blessings, & Menorah

A concise, comprehensive guide to the holiday of Hanukkah.

What is Passover?

An overview of the history and laws of the holiday of Passover (Pesach).

The Moon: 7 Jewish Facts

The moon is central in Jewish tradition.

What Is Rosh Chodesh (The New Month)?

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

The Tenth of Tevet

One day commemorates a variety of Jewish tragedies.

ABC's of Elul

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

What is the Omer?

The significance, customs and mechanics of counting the Omer.

What Is Purim?

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

 

Crash Course on the Ten Plagues

A fascinating overview of the significance of the plagues.

My Big Fat Greek War

Who are the Chanukah heroes who saved our people?

 

Crash Course on Chanukah

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

 

Crash Course on Yom Kippur

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

 

Crash Course on Rosh Hashanah

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

 

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

A fascinating overview capturing the meaning of the holiday.

 

Crash Course on Passover

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

 

Crash Course on Purim

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

Eiruv Tavshilin

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

What Is Time?

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

Mystical Roots of Tu B'Av

Exploring the depth of one of the most important days of the Jewish year.

Jewish Time

Jews keep time in a 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.

Here Comes the Sun

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

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