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Upcoming Holidays
January 20th, Thursday - Tu Bishvat
March 20th, Sunday - Purim
April 19th, Tuesday - Passover (Pesach)
May 1st, Sunday - Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)
May 8th, Sunday - Israel Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron)
May 9th, Monday - Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)
May 22th, Sunday - Lag B'Omer
August 9th, Tuesday - Tisha B'Av
September 29rd, Thursday - Rosh HaShanah
October 8th, Saturday - Yom Kippur
October 13th, Thursday - Sukkot
October 20th, Thursday - Shemini Atzeret
October 21st, Friday - Simhat Torah
December 21st, Wednesday - Hanukkah (Chanukah)

Materials Used
2011 jewish Holiday Calender
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery (Textbook)

Holy Days

The calender of holy days is a fundamental basis of Jewish life. These annual observances serve to ensure both the unity of Jews and the community of their religious tradition.

Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the new year festival. It occurs in early fall and is observed for two days. God's creation is celebrated over these two days ans is accomplished by reflection on the deeds of the past year and the need for redemption. Rosh Hashanah also marks the beginning of the "Days of Awe", which are days of reflection.

Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur marks the end of the "Days of Awe", and it is called the "The Day of Atonement". It is Judaisms most important holy day. Yom Kippur emphasizes repentance through the confession of sin.

Passover
Passover occurs in early spring and lasts for eight days. It commemorates the Exodus of the Jews from bondage in Egypt. It is a time of great mirth and celebration. The high point is the Seder feast, which features a recitation, called the Haggadah, of the Exodus as well as a meal of traditional foods that symbolize these events.

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