Jewish Holidays

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Facing Evil

Moral strength is found in fulfilling religious obligations.

The Fast of Esther: A Minor Fast Day

The joy of Purim is preceded by solemnity.

Unmasking the Purim Heroes

Were Mordecai and Esther assimilated Jews?

How To Make Your Own Gragger

Instructions for constructing a Purim noisemaker

Remembering Amalek

A serious lesson that focuses on fighting evil precedes the Purim fesitivites.

The Purim Meal (Seudah)

Eat, drink, and be merry is not without controversy.

Jews in Exile

The Purim story is a guideline for living in the Diaspora.

The Promise of Tu Bishvat

Finding new meaning in tree planting

Hanukkah 2025

In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Sukkot 2025

In 2025, Sukkot begins at sundown on Monday, Oct. 6 and ends at sundown on Monday, Oct. 13.

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