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Tzom Gedaliah

The history and observance of this minor fast day right after Rosh Hashanah.

The Fast of Esther

The fast that precedes the holiday of Purim.

Non-Fixed Fast Days

Judaism has communal fasts that are not on the yearly calendar and numerous occasions when individuals may choose to fast.

Writing & Delivering the Get

Writing and delivering the get (bill of divorce) is a complicated process requiring experts in Jewish divorce law.

Jews & Globalization

Jews (not surprisingly) fall on different sides of the issue, but Jews and Israel have also been the target of anti-globalization anger.

Jewish Weddings: When and Where They Happen

The details for scheduling traditional Jewish nuptials.

Fast Days: Synagogue Laws & Customs

Fast days are acknowledged in the synagogue liturgy.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day

The newest holiday on the Jewish calendar celebrates the reunification of Israel's capital.

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel Independence Day

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

This day honoring fallen soldiers immediately precedes Israel's Independence Day.

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