Jewish Holidays

The fast that precedes the holiday of Purim.

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

Fast days are acknowledged in the synagogue liturgy.

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

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

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

A brief description of all the minor fasts on the Jewish calendar.

The Jewish calendar has a number of such days in addition to Yom Kippur.

The 15th day of Av is both an ancient and modern holiday.

This history lesson stirs controversy in many educational settings.