Key dates for the Jewish faith

Being one of the oldest faiths in the world, there are plenty of dates in the Jewish calendar that have to be observed. As with most other religions, they have the big three celebrations around the seasons. Here are some of the most critical dates in the Jewish calendar and when they are celebrated.

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  1. Rosh Hashanah. This is usually around the end of September and the start of October, depending on the calendar. Generally, it’s the same time as the start of Autumn. It signifies the start of the Jewish New year. One of the best ways to celebrate it is to send some Rosh Hashanah cards, like those from https://cazenovejudaica.com/uk/cards/rosh-hashanah.
  2. Passover. A solemn time as it commemorates the Jews’ freedom from slavery in Egypt. The cost to the Egyptians via the final plague (the death of the eldest in the family) comes in the shape of the angel of death. All Jewish homes are passed over and left untouched.

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  1. Yom Kippur – The day of Atonement. Sort of like a detox day for the soul. It’s where Jews will seek forgiveness for past descriptions and generally have a day of fasting.
  2. Hanukkah. Coming at the end of the meteorological year, Hanukkah is a tale of the Maccabees and how a special oil candle stayed on for eight days and didn’t go out even when the oil should have been exhausted. It’s seen as a miracle.  It’s mainly celebrated outside of Israel.