Sara Himeles, Author at Unpacked

Shavuot guide 2025: How and when to celebrate the giving of the Torah (and cheesecake)

Shavuot may not get as much attention as other Jewish holidays like Hanukkah, Passover and Purim, but it celebrates what is the most important event in all of Jewish history: receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.

What is Yom Ha’atzmaut? When and how do we celebrate Israel’s Independence Day?

Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) takes place on the date in the Hebrew calendar that Israel declared independence, the 5th of Iyar.

The best movies and podcasts to mark Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut

Check out these videos, podcasts, and films in honor of Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day).

What is Yom Hazikaron? How and when do we commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day?

Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) is a day to remember Israel’s fallen soldiers as well as Israeli victims of terror.

What is Yom HaShoah? How do we commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day?

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) is about remembering the six million murdered Jews, honoring survivors, and making sure their stories don’t fade.

Why are Christians celebrating Passover and hosting non-Jewish Seders?

Passover guide 2025: How and when to celebrate the Jewish holiday

Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about Passover, the seven- or eight-day holiday (depending on where you live) and how to celebrate it.

How to celebrate Purim

Purim celebrates how the Jewish people were saved from annihilation in ancient Persia as told in the book of Esther.

Hanukkah guide 2024: How and when to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights?

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and how to celebrate it.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah guide 2024: How to celebrate, when are the holidays?

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the culmination of the High Holiday season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.

Observing Sukkot? Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate

You made it through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and now it’s time for the joyful festival of Sukkot.

Sukkot guide 2024: How and when to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Sukkot, the week-long Jewish Pilgrimage holiday, and how to celebrate it.

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