Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape ...

Shavuot (pronounced Shah-voo-OTE), Hebrew for “weeks,” has been observed since biblical times. It marks the passing of seven ...

Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, began on evening Oct. 2 and last through the evening on Oct. 4 this year. Here's what to know about the holiday.

Many Jewish holiday foods are rooted in biblical or agricultural traditions. This includes seasonal produce or creative alternatives to prohibited ingredients. 10 traditional Jewish holiday foods.

The most celebrated of Jewish holidays, Passover, represents liberation and is symbolic of self-determination. Known as "Pesach" in Hebrew, Passover commemorates pivotal events in the Book of Exodus.

We often group Jewish holidays in pairs – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, or Passover and Shavuot. It is interesting that we number the days between these two pairs of holidays to connect them.

Before ma’amoul were treats served at special occasions, they were simple biscuits that fueled travelers. “‘Ma’amoul’ is not ...

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the small Jewish patriots, the Maccabees, and their win over the large Greek army over two millennia ago. About 2,200 years ago, there was a war ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul said state troopers and other agencies will be on alert over the Jewish holidays and the Oct. 7 anniversary. Matthew McDermott You are viewing 1 of 5 images Previous Image Next Image ...

For Jewish families, embracing holiday lights doesn’t have to mean celebrating Christmas. It can be a way of enhancing our own traditions with a universal symbol of hope and illumination.