Jewish Holidays 2024-2025

When? Begins on October 2, 2024, at sundown and it concludes at nightfall on October 4, 2024.

 

What? We hear the Shofar, eat apple dipped in honey, wish each other a sweet new year, go to Tashlich and more.

When? Shortly before sunset on Oct. 11 to after nightfall on Oct. 12

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What? We abstain from food and drink, do not wash or anoint our bodies, do not wear leather footwear, and abstain from marital relations. Instead our time is spent in prayer to G‑d.

When? Begins at sunset on October 16, 2024 and ends at nightfall on October 23.

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What? Sukkot is the festival of huts. It is a week of joy, commemoration and unity. We eat in the Sukkah and shake the Lulav and Etrog.

When? Starts at nightfall on December 25, 2024 and ends with nightfall on January 2, 2025.

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What? We light the Menorah, eat latkes and jelly doughnuts, play with dreidels and have lots of fun!

When? Begins Thursday night, March 13 and continues through Friday, March 14.

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What? We hear the Megillah, give Charity to the poor, give food baskets to friends, enjoy a delicious feast, dress up and increase in Joy!

When? Begins before sundown on Saturday, April 12 and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20.

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What? We eat matzah (unleaven bread) and maror (bitter herbs). For the duration of the 8 (or 7 days in Israel) of Passover, chametz (leaven) is strictly avoided.​​

When? Begins at sundown on Sunday June 1, 2025 and concludes at nightfall on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

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What? We listen to the 10 Commandments being read, and eat lots of dairy!