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Jewish Holidays are observed in commemoration of biblical events in the Torah, most often with prayer services, festivals, or feasts.
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Jewish Holiday Questions
What holidays are included in the Holiday Season? 6 AnswersSeasons Greetings!! The holiday season is upon us! Because you asked when does the “Holiday Season “ starts as well as the religions and cultures that have cel... read more
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Dave Draiman, the lead singer of the rock band Disturbed, is of Jewish descent. What other famous singers out there are Jewish? 5 AnswersBob Dylan - 'changed the face of rock and roll forever' Billy Joel - Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Gene Simmons - Bass, Lead Vocals for the rock ban... read more
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Shabbat (Sabbath)
- Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, observed from sundown on Friday night to sundown on Saturday night.
- Chabad.org: Shabbat
- Aish.com: Guide to the Laws of Shabbat
- The Orthodox Union: Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat
- The Jewish Outreach Institute: Shabbat - The Sabbath
- Tot Shabbat: Shalom Shabbat Shalom Song
- Siddur Audio: Shabbat Services Audio
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Rosh Hashanah
- Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the "High Holidays", also known as the "Days of Awe", when Jews reflect upon the previous year.
- See Mahalo's Guide to Rosh Hashanah
- About.com: The Jewish New Year
- Judaism 101: Rosh Hashanah
- All Recipes: Rosh Hashanah Recipe Collection
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Yom Kippur
- Yom Kippur is known as the "Day of Atonement". Jews the world over will fast for 24 hours as an act of repentance.
- Wikipedia: Yom Kippur
- MavenSearch: Yom Kippur Guide
- American Jewish Committee: Yom Kippur Audio
- Slate Magazine: Improving on Yom Kippur
- Bible Gateway: Leviticus 16 - The Day of Atonement
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Chanukah
- Chanukah is the "Festival of Lights", an eight-day holiday commemorating the burning of oil seven days longer than expected, as described in the Talmud.
- Chabad.org: Virtual Chanukah
- Midrash: Hanukkah
- Hebrew Songs: Chanukah Song Lyrics in English and Hebrew
- All Recipes: Hanukkah Recipe Collection
- Judaism 101: Virtual Dreidel Game
- Seeqpod: Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song"
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Purim
- Purim is a celebratory holiday marking the thwarting of Haman's plan to commit genocide against all Jews. This story is read allowed twice from the Book of Esther.
- Aish.com: Purim Basics and Activities
- The Orthodox Union: The Mitzvot of Purim
- National Jewish Outreach Program: Purim Night Megillah Reading
- Gratz College: Purim History
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Lag Ba'omer
- Lag Ba'omer is celebrated on the 33rd day after Pesach to celebrate the ending of a plague described in the Talmud.
- The Orthodox Union: Celebration of Lag Ba'Omer | The Mystery of Lag Ba'Omer
- National Jewish Outreach Program: Lag Ba'Omer
- Haaretz.com: The Fires of Lag Ba'omer (Iyyar 22, 5767)
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Tu B'Shvat
- Tu B'Shvat is the Jewish New Year for Trees. This is a day of nature appreciation; trees are frequently planted and fruits eaten.
- Aish.com: Tu B'Shvat
- iSolomon Holiday Central: Tu B'Shvat
- Torah.org: Tu B'Shvat - The New Year For Trees
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Tisha B'Av
- Tisha B'Av takes place in midsummer (on the 9th day of Av, in the Hebrew Calendar), and is a national day of mourning in rememberence of the destruction of Jerusalem's first and second temples. These events took place on the same day over six centuries apart.
- Wikipedia: Tisha B'Av
- The Orthodox Union: The Ninth of Av | A Chronology of Destruction
- Judaism 101: Tisha B'Av
- Hillel: Tisha B'Av
- About.com: About Tisha B'Av
- Chabad.org: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks
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Rosh Chodesh
- Rosh Chodesh is Hebrew for "Head of the Month", and is observed at the appearance of a new moon, which is the beginning of a new Hebrew month.
- Jewish Virtual Library: Rosh Chodesh
- Chabad.org: The Laws of Rosh Chodesh
- MyJewishLearning.com: Rosh Chodesh - The New Moon
- Hebrew for Christians: Rosh Chodesh - The Gift of the New Moon
- Ritualwell.org: Rosh Chodesh Prayers and Poems
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I am unreasonably excited for my trip to the Dirty Jerz. 8 days is enough for a Jewish holiday, but possible not enough for a Jerz holiday.
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Holiday Reminder: The Jewish holiday of Chanukah begins in 3 wks, sundown Fri Dec 11th! http://bit.ly/W9Cty #hanukkah #hanukah
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Re: silly claims of White House war on Hanukkah (http://ow.ly/E2Zz)... worth pointing out: Hanukkah really isn't an important Jewish holiday
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The Jewish Holiday Sukkot, A Forerunner of Our Thanksgiving - Stuffed Pumpkin Casserole Recipe : http://bit.ly/qB9OK/
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Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication http://tinyurl.com/yec9xok
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