Category: Jewish Feast and Festivals
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Passover: a simple menu option
The author shares their simple Passover seder menu, featuring roast chicken, charoset, and lamb cake.
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Purim: Esther’s Garden
Purim will be celebrated from sundown on March 13th to sundown on March 14th, 2025. Last year, the author celebrated at home with family, enjoying a festive meal, reading the book of Esther, and creating gift baskets. This year, they propose an “Esther’s Garden” theme for a celebratory gathering.
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The Feast and Festivals of 2025
The author reflects on a year of posts about biblical Feasts and Festivals, offering insights into their celebration. Following a foundational approach, the author shares personal celebration methods and provides tips for readers. A free downloadable guide is available for planning these events in 2025, encouraging readers to participate.
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is an eight-night celebration commemorating the miracle of oil that lasted eight days. It involves lighting the menorah, studying the Maccabees, and participating in traditions like eating oily foods and playing dreidel. Although it may coincide with Christmas, Hanukkah has distinct significance, celebrated by Jewish…
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Rosh Hashanah
We are just two days away from the celebration of Rosh Hashanah or what has come to be known as the Jewish New Year. This is due to it commemorating when God finished creating the earth. Similar to New Years, it is a time for reflection and setting intentions into…
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Tish’a be’Av
Tish’a be’Av is a solemn day of mourning and repentance in Jewish history. Tragic events, such as false reports from spies, the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, and declarations of war leading to mass genocide, are remembered on this day through fasting and the reading of Lamentations. The…
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Shavuot 2024: The Significance of the Jewish Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is celebrated on June 11-13 in 2024, marking the giving of the Torah to Moses. It follows the Counting of the Omer, symbolizing the transition from slavery to revelation. Customs include reading Ruth, staying up to study the Torah, serving a dairy…
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Pesach: Passover, A Free Study!
Passover, starting on April 22nd, is a time for Jewish families to celebrate liberation from Egypt. For believers in Jesus, it’s a chance to explore His role as the ultimate fulfiller of the Passover Lamb. Studying the Bible during this period is encouraged. A downloadable study guide and simple Seder…
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The Celebration of Purim
The Jewish festival of Purim, celebrated in March, commemorates the rescue of the Jewish people from Haman’s plot, as described in the book of Esther. The celebration involves reading the story of Esther, sending food gifts, giving to those in need, and hosting gatherings. Gentiles can show support by studying…
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