The Jewish year is a rich one—a "festival cycle" of traditional and religious holidays that are an important aspect of Jewish life and character. In the West, Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the best known, but there are many other lesser known yet equally as important holidays, such as Purim, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Tu B'Shevat and others.
Learn About the Jewish Year and some of the major Jewish Holidays, including traditions, observances, customs and prayers. Just click on a link to read more:
Holiday Calendar
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2008-2009 5769 |
2009-2010 5770 |
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| Rosh Hashanah | Thurs - Fri SEP 13-14 |
Tue - Wed Sep 30-Oct 1 |
Sat - Sun Sep 19-Sep 20 |
| Yom Kippur | Sat SEPT 22 |
Thurs OCT 9 |
Mon SEP 28 |
| Sukkot | Thurs - Wed Sept 27-Oct 3 |
Tues - Mon Oct 14-Oct 20 |
Sat - Fri Oct 3-Oct 9 |
| Simchat Torah | Thurs OCT 4 |
Tues OCT 21 |
Sat OCT 10 |
| Hanukkah | Wed - Wed DEC 5-12 |
Mon - Mon DEC 22-29 |
Sat - Sat DEC 12-19 |
| Tu B'Shevat | Tues JAN 22 |
Mon FEB 9 |
Sat JAN 30 |
| Purim | Fri MAR 21 |
Tues MAR 10 |
Sun FEB 28 |
| Passover | Sun - Sat APR 20-26 |
Thu - Wed APR 9-15 |
Tue - Mon Mar 30-Apr 5 |
| Yom Hashoah | Fri MAY 2 |
Tue APR 21 |
Sun APR 11 |
| Yom Ha'atzma'ut | May 3 Wed |
Apr 23 Mon |
Apr 23 Mon |
| Lag B'Omer | Fri MAY 23 |
Tue MAY 12 |
Sun MAY 2 |
| Shavuot | Mon JUN 9 |
Fri MAY 29 |
Wed MAY 19 |
| Tisha B'Av | Sun AUG 10 |
Thu JUL 30 |
Tue JUL 20 |