Festivals

The major Hebrew festivals are divided between Fall and Spring.  The Fall Festivals begin with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (also called the Days of Awe or the Days of Repentance).  This is very special time of renewal and rededication of our lives to God.  It is then immediately followed by Sukkot (Tabernacles) which is a week long celebration that involves camping, singing and like festivities.


The Spring Holy Days are Pesach (Passover) and Shavaot (Pentecost).  This is a special time of remembering God's redemption and providence.  


Between these Holy Days are a number of opportunities (some biblical and some traditional which remind us of our special relationship with God in a way that is fun, creative and engaging.
Holy Days

September 22nd          Festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) begins at sundown and continues through September 29th
  
September 23rd           Biblical Sabbath and “Holy Convocation”

September 29th           Biblical Sabbath and “Holy Convocation”
  
September 29th           Hoshanah Rabbah

September 30th           Simchat Torah

April 18th                     Passover begins at sundown
Festival of Unleavened Bread continues through April 26th

June 7th                       Shavout begins at sundown

  



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Holidays

 December 1st                Hanukkah begins at sundown

 December 17th             Fast of Tevet 10

 January 20th                  Tu B’Shevet         

 March 17th                   Fast of Esther

 March 19th                   Festival of Purim begins at sundown

 March 21st                   Shushan Purim

 May 22nd                      Lag B’Omer

 July 19th                       Fast of Tammuz 17

 August 8th                     Fast of Tish’a B’Av