Jewish Holidays 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.

When is Passover 2025?

Whether you’re the one leading the Seder or just there for the brisket and charoset, it’s time to mark your calendars.

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.

Is Thanksgiving a Jewish holiday?

When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of Pilgrims fresh off the Mayflower or a national holiday unique to the United States, but could this holiday of gratitude actually have a Jewish connection?

When is Sukkot 2024?

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Sukkot, one of the Jewish Pilgrimage holidays, and when it is this year.

Hosting Rosh Hashanah for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know

If you’re hosting Rosh Hashanah for friends and family for the first time this year, use this last-minute checklist to make sure you have what you need to celebrate the start of 5784.

All your Rosh Hashanah questions, answered

Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Rosh Hashanah questions.

Tu B’Av in the shadow of war: The Jewish day of love is a little more sorrowful this year

Freed hostage Noa Argamani addressed a Tu B’Av message to her partner, Avinatan Or, who is still being held hostage in Gaza, wishing to be reunited.

How to celebrate Tu Bishvat

Everything you need to know about the Jewish New Year for Trees

The Jewish holidays in 2024

5 Jewish customs that are unique to Yom Kippur

Last minute checklist for Rosh Hashanah

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