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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 […]

Last Day of Passover

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

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 Bishvat/Tu B’Shevat

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 […]

Yom HaShoah

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 […]

Lag BaOmer

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 […]

Passover (first day)

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 […]

Passover Eve

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 […]