Shavuot, while not explicitly a day of forgiveness in the same way as Yom Kippur, is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal ...

Lemaan Yilmedu's Yomim Tovim course is designed to guide you through the halachos of each Jewish holiday, focusing on halacha ...

We must be exceptionally delicate in our speech, careful to uphold moral integrity, and even more so, to avoid clouding or distorting our historical narratives.

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

U.S. Federal Holiday Calendar for the Remainder of 2025 In addition to June 19th holiday observances for Juneteenth, here is the remaining 2025 federal holiday calendar, as per OPM guidelines: ...

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Thursday, June 19 is designated as a federal holiday and non-essential government offices will be closed on the day.

On the flip side, if a state does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, state government-mandated institutions, like city hall or the DMV, may remain open on June 19, even though federal ...

The BBC has issued a correction and apology for a documentary by its Arabic service that claimed Jews spit on Christians as part of a "holiday ritual." The correction followed complaints about a ...

“We only play on Sundays. We don’t play on [Jewish] holidays,” said Matt Martin, the JCC’s youth and family program director. “We want everyone from the community to be able to do this. We wanted to ...

Many public institutions at the local and state levels will follow suit, but it's best to check with your local government on closures in your area. 2025 federal holiday calendar Here's the ...