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  • Shavuot

    Jewish communities recall the date Moses received the Ten Commandments and celebrate a time of harvest on Shavuot.Is Shavuot a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run organizations are closed on this date.When […]

  • Tisha B’Av

    Prayer, fasting, and abstinence mark Tisha B´Av as a day of mourning for tragic events in Jewish history.Is Tisha B´Av a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run organizations are closed on this […]

  • Rosh Hashana

    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 […]

  • Yom Kippur

    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 […]

  • First Day of Sukkot

    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, […]

  • Last Day of Sukkot (Hoshana Rabbah)

    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 […]

  • Shmini Atzeret

    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 […]

  • Simchat Torah

    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 […]

  • Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)

    Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an eight-night holiday that recalls an ancient miracle and celebrates religious freedom.Is Hanukkah a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run organizations might […]