The document provides an overview of Jewish holidays and traditions, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, and Passover, highlighting their significance in Jewish culture. It also mentions important blessings and practices associated with these celebrations, such as the Sabbath and the use of specific foods during Passover. Additionally, it notes the role of Jewish charities and the concept of tzedaka, or giving.

1. Jews and Judaism היהודים והיהדות 0746203 – Jews and Judaism Holidays, History and Hebrew

2. Sabbath - שבת Three important blessings are said over the wine, candles and braided Challah A commemoration of the Israelites’ redemption from slavery in Egypt and God’s creation of the universe

4. Rosh Hashanah - ראש השנה “ Day of Judgement” Commemorates the beginning of the new Year Traditional greeting is “ Rosh Hashanah”

5. Yom Kippur - יום כיפור The “Day of Atonement” The tenth and final day of the repentance of sins (beginning was Rosh Hashanah) Holiest day of the Jewish Calendar year

6. Simchat Torah - שמחת תורה The end of the cycle of public Torah readings The End of Succot סוכות “ Rejoicing with the Torah” A time of rejoicing and festivities for all Jewish People

7. Chanukah - חנוכה The “Festival of Lights” Commemorates eight days of the rededication of the Alter A time to remember the Maccabbees

8. 7 day holiday of the feast of unleavened bread Matzo the “official” food of passover Seder plate featured on right-> Passover - פסח

9. Jewish Charities JNF – Jewish National Federation UJA – United Jewish Appeal Simon Wiesenthal Jewish Child and Family Services Baycrest Tzedaka is the act of giving And Many More...

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