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Jewish Holidays
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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.
Tu B'Av: The Jewish Day of Love You've Never Heard Of
Tu B'Av — the 15th of Av — was once called one of the greatest festivals in Israel. A day of dancing, matchmaking, and joy that rises like a phoenix from the ashes of Tisha B'Av mourning. Today it has become Israel's Valentine's Day.
Jewish Holidays in the Workplace: A Guide for HR
A practical guide for HR professionals and managers — which Jewish holidays require time off, why dates change every year, Shabbat considerations, kosher requirements at events, and best practices for accommodation.
Mishnah Moed: The Sacred Calendar of Festivals
Moed, the second order of the Mishnah, governs Shabbat, the festivals, and the fast days — the rhythms that give Jewish time its sacred shape.
Tu BiShvat Seder: A Mystical Guide to the New Year of Trees
The Tu BiShvat seder is a mystical ritual involving four cups of wine, fruits of the Holy Land, and kabbalistic meditations — here is how to host one.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: The All-Night Torah Study Tradition
On Shavuot night, Jews stay up until dawn studying Torah — a mystical tradition that reenacts the moment of revelation at Sinai. Here is how to plan and participate.