Other Jewish Holidays

In springtime while much of the world is celebrating Easter, Jews build structures called 'sukkah's' where they eat their food. This is one recipe for rice that is used by Sephardic Jews (people...

All Jewish baby boys are circumcised in a holy ceremony called a Bris. This ceremony is usually planned within the first few weeks after the baby is born. When you have a Bris for your baby boy,...

When you plan a bar/bat mitzvah, there are many details you may not realize you have to plan for until it's too late. This should be a memorable event, not because it's hectic, but because it's...

Have you ever wanted to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath, Shabbat, in the traditional way? Have you ever wondered what elements are necessary to create the appropriate ambiance at a festive Shabbat...

Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jewish slaves from Egypt during ancient times. During this time elaborate meals, or Seders, are held with the family and the story of Passover is told....

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the fifteenth of Tishri in the Hebrew calendar. Usually falling in September or October, Jews celebrate this holiday to commemorate the forty years in...

The Ten Commandments only mention one holiday, which is a day of rest. For the Jewish religion, this day of rest is known as the Shabbat, which holds a special place in the religion. The Shabbat...