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 […]
Known as “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in English, Yom HaShoah commemorates the lives of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. Is Yom HaShoah a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in […]
Tu B’Shevat (or Tu Bishvat) marks the “birthday of the fruit trees” under Jewish law, and is often celebrated by a symbolic meal and tree planting activities. Is Tu B´Shevat a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Purim, or the Festival of Lots, is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the rescue of the Jews in ancient Persia. Is Purim a Public Holiday? Purim is not a public holiday in the United States. Some […]
Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. This is not a public holiday in the United States. Most businesses, schools, and offices are open and follow regular hours, but Jewish-run businesses and organizations […]
