The Jewish holidays in 2025 Here are all the major (and minor) Jewish holidays in 2022 and the days to ask off for from work.
Why do Jews pray for rain on Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah? Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah actually have no inherent mitzvot, but we do pray for rain. Here’s why:
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.
Hosting your first Yom Kippur break fast? Here’s what you need to know If you’re up for the challenge this year, Unpacked has you covered with the ultimate guide to hosting your Yom Kippur first break fast.
When is Yom Kippur 2024? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and how to celebrate it.
How do you celebrate Yom Kippur and other Jewish Day of Atonement questions, answered You asked, we answered! Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Yom Kippur questions.
Observing Yom Kippur? Here’s everything you need to know Are you ready for the holiest day of the Jewish year?
How do Jewish people forgive and repent on Yom Kippur? The Rabbinic perspective on teshuvah Jewish thinkers have explored the meaning of teshuvah for centuries. How do we put these ideas of forgiveness and repentance into practice?
Yom Kippur guide 2024: 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, and how to celebrate it.
What do I tell my Jewish friends on Yom Kippur? It’s not happy Yom Kippur There are several different ways to greet someone on Yom Kippur without saying “Happy Yom Kippur” — here’s a couple you can use:
Why do Jewish people hold break fasts? Unpacking 5 Yom Kippur customs There are a number of different Yom Kippur customs and traditions observed by Jewish communities around the world.
