Jewish time, to most people, means that Shabbat services and synagogue board meetings begin 15 to 30 minutes late. But true Jewish time means that our days and holidays adhere to a primarily lunar ...

The first commandment given to the Jewish people was to construct their own calendar. What resulted was one of the most precise calendars ever produced. What makes the Hebrew calendar one the most ...

The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah or Chanukah celebrates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. In the second century B.C., Jews had revolted against their Greek-Syrian oppressors.

MINNEAPOLIS — Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday and is celebrated through nightfall on Sept. 17. Jonah Kaplan spent the day at Heilicher Jewish Day School to ask kids what Rosh Hashanah means ...

This year, Jewish Americans will be carving the Thanksgiving turkey and lighting the menorah on the same night. It’s the last time the two events will coincide for thousands of years to come. Rabbi ...

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that is observed in late fall or early winter. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of a band of Jewish warriors over their oppressors. It also commemorates the ...

The arrival of spring marks the approach of a couple of important religious holidays. And this year, they're coming later than most people who celebrate are used to. If you didn't know Easter's date ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. For many people, the Chinese, for example, January 22 of this year is New ...

Lunar New Year kicked off Tuesday as one of the most important holidays in Vietnam, South Korea, China and other Asian countries. Typically, it starts on the second new moon after winter solstice. On ...

The first Passover is an event that occurred about 3,500 years ago. It marks the beginning of the Jewish people as a free people. The first commandment given to the Jewish people was to construct ...