Jewish Holidays Calendar Dates From 2021-2030 You might be surprised to discover that Jewish holidays like Hanukkah and Passover actually start on the same day every single year. Hanukkah is on the 25th of Kislev each year and Passover always falls on the 14th day of Nisan. But, the Jewish year is not the same …
Shabbat Blessings: Chant the Prayers for Shabbat Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is the day of rest, a weekly respite where we commemorate the day that God rested from creating the world. It begins as the sun sets on Friday night and ends when the sun sets on Saturday night and three stars are visible in …
How to Play Dreidel on Hanukkah One of the best ways to celebrate Hanukkah is to play dreidel (sevivon in Hebrew) with your family and friends. Not only is it a traditional game played during the holiday and an important Hanukkah ritual, but it’s also the perfect excuse to eat excessive amounts of chocolate gelt. …
Jewish Purim Costumes for Adults and Children Are you looking for Purim costume ideas for your synagogue Purim carnival or megillah reading? Yes, March is a bit of an awkward time to be looking for costumes — Halloween is seven months away so the stores aren’t exactly stocked up — but with ecommerce options available …
Match in Family Hanukkah Pajamas {2020} We all love a good matching family Hanukkah pajama set. But, here’s the truth of the matter. The pickings are slim. And, that’s kind of surprising because Hanukkah pajamas are a pretty hot commodity. With that said, I have scoured the internet for all of the best options and …
Hanukkah Blessings: Chant Before Lighting the Candles One of the most important Hanukkah rituals is to recite the Hanukkah blessings and light the candles on the menorah. We say three blessings on the first night and only two blessings — the first and second blessing — for the following seven nights. There is a chant …
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