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Shabbat and Festivals: What You’re Allowed to Do and When

Work prohibition depends on the type of festival

Minor Fasts

The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.

Shavuot 2026

In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.

Tisha B’Av 2025

In 2025, Tisha B'Av begins at nightfall on Saturday, August 2, and concludes at nightfall on Sunday, August 3.

Jews and Secular Holidays

Are Thanksgiving and Halloween "kosher"?

About Jewish & Secular Holidays 101

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

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