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by Rabbi Berel Wein
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
An overview of the history and laws of the holiday of Passover (Pesach).
by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar
A fascinating overview capturing the meaning and joy of the holiday.
A fascinating overview of the significance of the plagues.
Shavuot celebrates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
The Jewish national period of mourning.
A fascinating overview capturing the meaning of the holiday.
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.
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Exploring the depth of one of the most important days of the Jewish year.
The last month of the Jewish calendar is actually the most important – serving as preparation for the High Holidays.
A handy checklist of everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
A fascinating overview of the holiday and how to maximize the power of the day.
Guidelines for the holiest day of the Jewish year – the Day of Atonement.
A fascinating overview on the meaning and customs of the holiest day of the year.
Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot.
A concise, comprehensive guide to the holiday of Hanukkah.
A fascinating overview of the history and meaning of the holiday.
by Rabbi Gedalia Kauffman
Who are the Chanukah heroes who saved our people?
Summing up the Purim holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat.
A big picture overview capturing the meaning and joy of the holiday.
The dates of the upcoming year's holidays, including links to aish.com's holiday pages.
by Aish.com staff
Now you can really stay on top of Jewish time!
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.
by Rabbi Reuven Spolter
Mark your calendar for Judaism's once-in-28-year special event.
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