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The Jewish calendar has many inspirational holidays. But what is unclear is how, or even whether, the various holidays of the year integrate together.
The Jewish case against the projected reform of the calendar by the insertion of “blank days” which would make the Sabbath a movable day in relation to the week, was explained to-day to the ...
It’s rare for Passover to start on a Saturday night. But it does present an opportunity to reflect on two epic events of the Jewish calendar. The first is the Passover Seder itself, arguably one ...
The beauty of Shabbat as a response to antisemitism lies in its accessibility and its passivity. Shabbat is a passive time when we refrain from creation, and this is true for creating strife as well.
Nearly three weeks ago, I wrote of the saddest period in the annual Jewish calendar. This Saturday night and Sunday will mark the apex of tragedy. It is the Ninth Day of the Hebrew month of Av ...
Shifts in the Hebrew calendar to ensure major holidays avoid the Sabbath cause Hanukkah to never fall on Nov 27. By the 3030s, this misalignment of the Gregorian and Hebrew calendars builds up to ...
What is the relationship between Jewish Festivals and Shabbat? What does it mean that the Afterlife will be completely Shabbat? What does it mean that, in the Afterlife, there won’t be eating or ...
The early Christian writers also bear witness to the observance of the Lord's Day (Sunday) over the Hebrew Sabbath (Saturday).
The Jewish holy holidays are coming up soon, beginning with Rosh Hashanah. Here’s the rundown on all things related to the holiday. What is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is a special festival that celebrates Jewish New Year. The festival lasts for two days. Find out more about it with Newsround's guide.
The first-ever Pawsitively Jewish Calendar features Instagram-famous pups hailing from as far as Israel and Canada celebrating Jewish pride.
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, will soon mark the end of the Jewish "High Holidays." Considered the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is the culmination of a 10-day ...