Jewish Holidays
The foundations of various Jewish holidays usually can be found in Biblical mitzvoth or commandments, rabbinical mandate, and contemporary Israeli narrative.
Each holiday begins and ends at sundown on the days listed
| JEWISH YEAR | 5769 | 5770 | 5771 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECULAR YEAR | Sept 2008–Sept 2009 | Sept 2009–Sept 2010 | Sept 2010–Sept 2011 | |
| S'LICHOT SERVICE | A time of repentance in preparation for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. | Sat SEP 20 | Sat SEP 12 | Sat SEP 4 |
| ROSH HASHANAH | Rosh Hashana -- a day of sweetness the culmination of a month-long process of coming back to God | Mon–Wed SEP 29–OCT 1 | Fri–Sun SEP 18–20 | Wed–Fri SEP 8–10 |
| YOM KIPPUR | Yom Kippur -- a day of atonement are the culmination of a month-long process of coming back to God | Wed–Thus OCT 8–9 | Sun–Mon SEP 27–28 | Fri–Sat SEP 17–18 |
| SUKKOT | The Festival of Booths - with Lulav and Etrog in hand, we camp out under the stars seven days and remember that God is our ultimate protection | Mon–Mon OCT 13–20 | Fri–Fri OCT 2–9 | Wed–Wed SEP 22–29 |
| ATZERET - SIMCHAT TORAH | A celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. | Mon–Tues OCT 20–21 | Fri–Sat OCT 9–10 | Wed–Thurs SEP 29–30 |
| CHANUKAH | The Holiday of Lights -- celebrating the miracle of a little oil that lasted eight days, and continues to illuminate our lives to this day | Sun–Mon DEC 21–29 | Fri–Sat DEC 11–19 | Wed–Thurs DEC 1–9 |
| TU BISH'VAT | New Year for the Trees -- how to celebrate our connection to the environment and appreciate the fruits of the Land of Israel | Sun–Mon FEB 8–9 | Fri–Sat JAN 29–30 | Wed–Thurs JAN 19–20 |
| PURIM | The Holiday of Joy -- dress up, drink and be merry while remembering how the Jews of Persia narrowly escaped annihilation thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther | Mon–Tues MAR 9–10 | Sat–Sun FEB 27–28 | Sat–Sun MAR 19–20 |
| PESACH | Attain the keys to personal liberation and fulfillment! Hundreds of insights on the haggadah, family activities and games, gourmet cooking site, essays by leading Jewish educators, greeting cards and more. | Wed–Wed APR 8–15 | Mon–Mon MAR 29–APR 5 | Mon–Mon APR 18–25 |
| YOM HASHOAH | Holocaust Remembrance Day -- Israel honors the memory of the Six Million by learning about their heroism in the face of inhumanity, and exploring the roots of anti-Semitism | Mon–Tues APR 20–21 | Sat–Sun APR 10–11 | Sat–Sun APR 30–MAY 1 |
| YOM HAZIKARON | Israel Memorial Day -- giving one's life in defense of the Jewish people is a mitzvah of the highest order | Mon–Tues APR 27–28 | Sat–Sun APR 17–18 | Sat–Sun MAY 7–8 |
| YOM HAATZMA-UT | Israel Independence Day -- the historic return of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is a modern miracle | Tues–Wed APR 28–29 | Sun–Mon APR 18–19 | Sun–Mon MAY 8–9 |
| LAG BA'OMER | a Jewish holiday celebrated on the thirty-third day of the counting of the Omer which is on the 18th of Iyar. | Mon–Tues MAY 11–12 | Sat–Sun MAY 1–2 | Sat–Sun MAY 21–22 |
| SHAVUOT | The Day the Torah was given -- celebrating the monumental encounter between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, an event which changed mankind forever | Thurs–Fri MAY 28–29 | Tues–Wed MAY 18–19 | Tue–Wed JUN 7–8 |
| TISHAH B'AV | A Major Fast Day -- remembering the day when the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, not once but twice | Wed–Thurs JUL 29–30 | Mon–Tues JUL 19–20 | Mon–Tue AUG 8–9 |
| Yom Yerushalayim | On the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, we remember the special significance of the Holy City, and why it is the capital of the Jewish nation | June 22 | May 12 |
NOTE: Each holiday begins and ends at sundown on the days listed.