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Ahavat ger, welcoming the stranger, is among the most important tenets of Reform Judaism. We welcome interfaith families into our communities and encourage their participation in our congregations. …
Simchat Torah, Hebrew for “rejoicing in the Law”, celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. Simchat Torah is a joyous festival, in which we affirm our view of the Torah as a tree of life and demonstrate a living example of never-ending, lifelong study. Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the…
Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread). On
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NOTE: Each holiday begins and ends at sundown on the days listed. | ||
JEWISH YEAR | 5774 | 5775 |
SECULAR YEAR |
Sept 2013–
Sept 2014
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Sept 2014–
Sept 2015
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S’LICHOT SERVICE | Sat AUG 31 |
Sat SEP 20 |
ROSH HASHANAH | Wed-Fri SEP 4-6 |
Wed–Fri SEP 24-26 |
YOM KIPPUR | Fri-Sat SEP 13-14 |
Fri–Sat OCT 3-4 |
SUKKOT | Wed-Wed SEP 18-25 |
Wed–Wed OCT 8-15 |
ATZERET – SIMCHAT TORAH |
Wed-Thurs SEP 25-26 |
Wed–Thurs O |
Shavuot is a Hebrew word meaning “weeks” and refers to the Jewish festival marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot, like so many other Jewish holidays began as an ancient agricultural festival, marking the end of the spring barley harvest and the beginning of the summer wheat harvest. Shavuot was distinguished in ancient times by…
Chanukah, meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Macabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “re-dedication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern home celebration of Chanukah centers around the lighting of the chanukiah, a…
Uncover the challah and say:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
Eat the challah….