JEWISH HOLY DAYS

Many Jewish holy days don't occur on the same day each year because the Jews have a different calendar.

SHABBAT

• This holy day occurs once a week.
• Day of rest
• Remember the creation of Heaven and Earth
• Begins before sunset on fri.; ends night on sat.
• Two candles, challah, and sweet wine

PASSOVER

• Happens in April for 7/8 days
• To celebrate the escape from slavery in Egypt
• No foods with leavening are to be eaten

ROSH HOSHANA

• Happens in Sep./Oct. for 2 days
• To celebrate the new year
• Plan changes for the new year
• No work
• Synagogue services as shofar is blown

YOM KIPPUR

• Happens in Sept./Oct. for 25 hours
• To make amends for sins of the past year
• No work; pray; fast
• Synagogue services
• Apologize for wrongs of past year

HANUKKAH

• Happens in December for 8/7 days
• To celebrate religious freedom
• Light candles each night
• Eat fried foods
• Play dreidel; give gifts