Fast of Gedaliah
A fast day commemorating the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam, the Jewish governor of Judah after the destruction of the First Temple. It follows immediately after Rosh Hashanah.
Fast of Gedaliah
A fast day commemorating the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam, the Jewish governor of Judah after the destruction of the First Temple. It follows immediately after Rosh Hashanah.
Rosh Hashanah 5787
The Jewish New Year — a two-day celebration marking the beginning of the High Holy Days. Observed with synagogue services, the sounding of the shofar, festive meals, and the dipping of apples in honey for a sweet new year.
Rosh Chodesh Elul
The start of the month of Elul, a time of reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to the High Holy Days. Traditionally a period of increased prayer, repentance, and self-examination.
Rosh Chodesh Elul
The start of the month of Elul, a time of reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to the High Holy Days. Traditionally a period of increased prayer, repentance, and self-examination.
Tisha B’Av
Evening of July 22 – Nightfall of July 23 A solemn fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, along with other tragedies in Jewish history. Observed with fasting, mourning, and prayer.
Tisha B’Av
Evening of July 22 – Nightfall of July 23 A solemn fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, along with other tragedies in Jewish history. Observed with fasting, mourning, and prayer.