Some important Jewish holidays
- Some important Jewish holidays
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Some important Jewish holidays
holiday meaning date*
Passover commemoration of the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt and the "passing over" of the forces of destruction 7 or 8 days in March/April
Purim celebration of the survival of early Jews living under the rule of the Persians 1 day, usually in March
Shavuot remembrance of the day that God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses on the 50th day after the beginning of Passover
Rosh Hashana beginning of the Jewish new year September/October
Yom Kippur Day of Atonement, seeking forgiveness for sins and a reconciliation with God the 9th day after Rosh Hashana
Sukkoth festival of thanksgiving 7 or 8 days in September/
October, beginning on the 5th day after Yom Kippur
Hanukkah festival commemorating a miracle at the Second Temple in Jerusalem and reaffirming the ideals of Judaism 8 days, usually in December
*Actual dates depend on the Jewish calendar.
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