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Jewish Calendar
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The Fast of Gedaliah: Mourning the End of Jewish Autonomy
The Fast of Gedaliah — observed the day after Rosh Hashanah — commemorates the assassination of the last Jewish governor of Judah, an act that extinguished the final ember of Jewish self-rule after the destruction of the First Temple.
Isru Chag: The Gentle Day After the Holiday
Isru Chag — 'bind the festival' — is the quiet day after Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. No fasting, extra food, and a gentle easing back into ordinary life. It is the Jewish tradition's way of saying: don't let go of the holiday too fast.
Judaism and Time: Linear, Cyclical, and Sacred
Judaism revolutionized human thinking about time — introducing linear history, sanctifying weekly cycles, and creating 'halachic hours' that stretch with the seasons. Explore how the Jewish calendar serves as a spiritual technology.
Jewish Holidays in the Workplace: An HR Guide
A practical HR guide to Jewish holidays in the workplace, covering which holidays require time off, advance planning tips, legal accommodation requirements, and how to create an inclusive environment.
Kiddush Levanah: The Monthly Blessing of the Moon
Kiddush Levanah — the sanctification of the new moon — is a monthly outdoor prayer recited under the night sky. This ancient practice connects Jewish time-keeping, theology, and community in a uniquely celestial ritual.