
Holidays
Join Country Shul For Jewish Holidays
There are many beautiful holidays celebrated in Judaism. Below you can learn about the major Jewish holidays and how to observe them. We invite you to join us at the Country Shul and participate in our special services and celebratory events throughout the year.
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Purim
A festive holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, marked by reading the Megillah, giving gifts, and joyous feasting.
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Passover
The festival of freedom, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt with the Seder meal, matzah, and the retelling of the story of redemption.
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Lag Ba'Omer
A festive day during the Omer period, commemorating Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and marked by bonfires and celebrations.
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Shavuot
The festival marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, celebrated with all-night Torah study and dairy foods.
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Rosh Hashana
The Jewish New Year, a time for reflection, renewal, and the sounding of the shofar to mark the beginning of the High Holy Days.
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Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year, dedicated to prayer, fasting, and seeking forgiveness.
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Sukkot
A joyous festival celebrating gratitude and divine protection, marked by dwelling in a sukkah and waving the four species.
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Shmini Atzeret & Simcha Torah
A continuation of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret includes prayers for rain, while Simchat Torah celebrates the annual completion and restarting of the Torah reading cycle.
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Hannukkah
The Festival of Lights, commemorating the Maccabees’ victory and the miracle of the oil, celebrated by lighting the menorah for eight nights.
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Tu BiShvat
The New Year for Trees, a day that highlights environmental awareness and the appreciation of nature.
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