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 […]
Many Jewish communities in the United States mark the last day of Passover as the end of a Jewish holiday that celebrates the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer holy period, Lag B´Omer (or Lag BaOmer) recalls great sages and ancient miracles. Is Lag B´Omer a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the United […]
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 […]
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 […]
