How Judaism understands the Genesis creation story Does the Genesis creation story have to be read literally? Jewish tradition offers a range of ways to understand the Torah’s account.
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah guide 2026: How and when to celebrate Learn how to celebrate Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah: hakafot, Torah reading cycle, prayers for rain, and joyous Torah dancing.
What is Simchat Torah? The origins of a beloved Jewish holiday How did finishing the Torah become a holiday of singing and dancing? Explore Simchat Torah’s origins and its place in Jewish life.
What to say on Sukkot: Holiday greetings in Hebrew and English From “Chag Sameach” to “Moadim L’simcha,” here’s how to wish your Jewish friends a Happy Sukkot in Hebrew and English.
Sukkot Guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot is the ultimate Jewish harvest festival. Here’s how to celebrate in 2026 — from sukkah building to waving the Four Species.
Yom Kippur greetings: What to say to your Jewish friends on Yom Kippur “Happy Yom Kippur” isn’t quite right. Here’s what to say instead — and why words matter on the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Yom Kippur guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish Day of Atonement Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, in 2026 and how to celebrate it.
