Jewish High Holidays

The Jewish holiday of Shavout occurs during late May or early June. The significance of Shavout is that it marks the day on Mount Sinai that the Jewish people were given the Torah. The Torah is...

Passover is the Jewish observance of the exodus of the Jewish slaves from Egypt, and Seder is the traditional meal served at Passover. One of the traditional foods served at the Seder is Charoset,...

A shofar is a rams horn trumpet. It can be used to blow as a warning, call to arms, or in celebration. It is usually blown on the Jewish New Year. It heralds the coming of the Messiah. Blowing a...

During Sukkot, Jewish individuals create temporary homes to honor their ancestors' time in desert lands after they were led out of Egypt. Jewish families spend time inside of a Sukkah, a temporary...

The Jewish holy calendar begins with Passover in the spring. The Jewish new year begins in the seventh month, which is when the year number increases. The Jewish holy days do not occur on the same...

Yom Kippur, falling on the Jewish calendar's tenth day, seventh month is the Day of Atonement, when observers atone for their sins. It is the last day of the Jewish year to repent and make amends....