Biblical Feasts & Holy Days

Passover & Feast of Unleavened Bread

Commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt and Israel's redemption from slavery by the hand of God.

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Shavuot

The Feast of Firstfruits celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

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Yom Teruah

The day of the shofar blast that opens the Hebrew year, calling the people to reflection and repentance.

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Yom Kipur

The Day of Atonement, the most solemn day of the biblical calendar, devoted to fasting and reconciliation with God.

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Sukkot

The Feast of Tabernacles, commemorating Israel's 40 years of wilderness wandering under God's provision.

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Shemini Atzaret

The eighth day of solemn assembly that closes the Sukkot cycle with a special sacred convocation.

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Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights commemorating the rededication of the Temple and the miracle of the oil.

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Purim

Celebration of the Jewish people's deliverance from destruction in Persia, as told in the Book of Esther.

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Tisha B’Av

Articles about Tisha B’Av and the commemoration of the destruction of the Temples.

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