Jewish families usher in the Hebrew calendar´s New Year with a trumpeting ram´s horn and sweet apples with honey.Is Rosh Hashanah a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run organizations are closed during […]

The Jewish Day of Atonement is marked by reflection, fasting, and solemn prayers for forgiveness.Is Yom Kippur a Public Holiday?While Yom Kippur is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run organizations are closed on this day.When Is […]

Known as the Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot recalls the biblical story of the Jewish people´s years of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt.Is Sukkot a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, […]

Considered the end of the “Days of Judgment,” Hoshana Rabbah marks the completion of Sukkot and features a special ceremony with willow branches.Is Hoshana Rabbah a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run […]

Often thought of as the eighth day of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret is considered a time for Jewish people to renew their connection with divinity.Is Shemini Atzeret a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run […]

Immediately following Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah) celebrates the start of a new year of scripture readings.Is Simchat Torah a Public Holiday?While Simchat Torah is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run organizations are closed […]