Now that the High Holidays are over, it’s Hanukkah season! Hanukkah 2021 begins at sundown on Sunday, November 28, and it’s never too early to brush up on the holiday traditions and make sure you have everything you need. Learn about where Hanukkah comes from and the most common holiday customs and their origins below! The Origins of Hanukkah Hanukkah (also commonly spelled Chanukah) was established in honor of the […]
Hanukkah will be here in less than two months, and Jews all over the world will be lighting their Hanukkah menorahs, or hanukkiahs, for eight nights in a row starting with the evening of Sunday, November 28. Lighting the 9-branched menorah, whether with oil or candles, is Hanukkah’s most central and iconic ritual. Due to this centrality and importance, a number of specifications and traditions have developed regarding what a […]
Simchat Torah (literally “the Joys of the Torah,” in Hebrew) is a jovial fall Jewish holiday filled with lots of singing, dancing, and joy, making it a favorite among children and adults alike. This year, Simchat Torah begins at sundown on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 and will be celebrated throughout the next day as well. One thing that sets Simchat Torah apart from other celebrations like Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and […]
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