Rosh Hashanah, one of the most significant Jewish holidays, is approaching. But what is Rosh Hashanah? When does it start? Here's what you need to know about the holiday.

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

It’s the only Jewish holiday that is two days long both outside and inside Israel. Ancient Jews relied on a calendar based on actual cycles of the moon, not one arbitrarily set.

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.

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

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.

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.