Guide to Jewish Holidays

The Jewish calendar is filled with many major and minor holidays and we are here to unpack them all.

Tisha B’Av: Why have Jews been mourning for 2,000 years?

Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of the two ancient Temples in Jerusalem and other disasters that have befallen the Jewish people.

What Is Tisha B’Av? The Jewish day of mourning, explained

Tisha B’Av is a day of mourning, but why do many Jews continue to say the mourning prayers and fast on the 9th of Av?

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.

More than just cheesecake: Why Shavuot is the most underrated holiday

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.

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’s on the table? Understanding the symbolism of Passover Seder foods

Every item on the Seder plate is a chance to see ourselves more clearly, encouraging us not just to remember history, but to reflect on our experiences.

Prayers and readings for peace, Israel, and Ukraine to add to your Passover Seder

Here are a few prayers and readings that you might consider incorporating into your Seder during these challenging times:

Passover greetings: What to say to your Jewish friends on Passover

You might be wondering how to greet your Jewish friends during Passover. Is “Happy Passover” enough? Are there more traditional or thoughtful phrases to use? We’ve got you covered!

The first mention of Israel: A Passover special on the Merneptah Stele

How did an Atlanta rabbi make Coke kosher for Passover?

Nearly 100 years ago Coca-Cola started making kosher for Passover Coke because of a rabbi who wanted American Jews to have their favorite soda.

Author Hélène Jawhara Piñer celebrates often-forgotten Sephardi food in her new matzah cookbook

Amid a culinary renaissance for Jewish and Israeli food, matzah takes center stage in Hélène Jawhara Piñer’s latest cookbook, offering a rich, historical journey through Sephardic tradition that proves this humble unleavened bread is anything but flat.

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