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Holidays
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays 
 Provides information about preparing for and observing Jewish holidays. In addition to the holiday calendar, offers information about religious observance, cooking, fasts, activities for children, and more. Includes a link to an international Shabbat candle-lighting schedule. From the Jewish organization Chabad-Lubavitch. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/default_cdo/jewish/Holidays.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Chabad.org: Jewish Holidays: Chanukah
This site presents the story of Hanukkah, a step-by-step guide to Hanukkah observance, inspirational insights, recipes, games, photos of public menorahs worldwide, a section for children, and more. Available in several languages. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Jun 8, 2009 Digital Haggadah
Audio files for the Passover Haggadah (the story of the Exodus, traditionally sung at the Seder dinner in Hebrew, as it is here). The files can be downloaded individually or as a set, or streamed from the site. The clear, well-sung tracks were recorded for the commercial website Judaism.com by Chiam Davidson, "a Pittsburgh Ba'al Tefila (leader of Synagogue services)." http://www.judaism.com/digital_haggadah/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Apr 6, 2006 Epicurious Holidays: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, High-Holiday Feasts
Recipes and cooking ideas for these Jewish holidays. Some of the dishes include challah, gefilte fish, tsimmes, kugel, and honey cake. Provides suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast, a short essay on Jewish holiday cooking, a brief list of Jewish cookbooks, and kosher wine suggestions. From Epicurious. http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/holidays/highholydays/recipes/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Nov 1, 2007 HebrewSongs.com
English translations and Hebrew transliterations (and some sound clips) of the Psalms, Jewish festival music, and other lyrics for Hebrew songs. Contains links to Israeli singers and musicians and dance sites. http://www.hebrewsongs.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Jul 11, 2006 High Holy Days on the Net
This site provides information about the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, "the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event." Includes activities, stories, recipes, calendars, and information about Shofar (instrument made from ram's horn), the celebration of Sukkot, and the Yizkor service. http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Sep 24, 2003 How We Celebrate Hanukkah
Information about Hanukkah, covering the history and meaning of the holiday and how to celebrate, complete with blessings, songs, activities, recipes for traditional foods, the meaning of "gelt," and a virtual dreidel game. Chag sameach! (Happy holidays!) From the Jewish Outreach Institute. http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Jewish American Heritage Month
Material related to the celebration of Jewish American Heritage month in May. Features stories of Jewish Americans, links to online exhibits and collections, and event listings. A collaborative project of the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. http://www.jewishheritage.gov/ Topics: Judaism Last updated May 6, 2008 Jewish Holidays
"Learn about the Jewish holidays and explore the customs and traditions of Reform Jews throughout North America." Every description has dates, a brief annotation, and a good selection of related links. Includes a holiday calendar. From the Union for Reform Judaism. http://urj.org/holidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Dec 1, 2005 Jewish Holidays: Lag Ba'Omer
A directory of links for the Jewish holiday Lag Ba'Omer, the 33rd day between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (the timing means the holiday usually occurs in late spring). The links represent a range of information about the Lag Ba'Omer, including explanations of the holiday, traditions (such as the lighting of bonfires), and biographies of Rabbi Akiva. Also includes links to sites in Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, and other languages. http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayla.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated May 6, 2004 Jewish Holidays: Passover
Dozens of sites related to Passover, some in Hebrew or other languages. Everything from recipes and history to matzo clip art. http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaypa.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Apr 21, 2005 The Jewish New Year
Collection of material about the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which are celebrated on the first day (Rosh Hashanah) and the 10th day (Yom Kippur) of the month of Tishrei of the Jewish calendar. Includes information about customs, traditional foods, and related topics. Also includes material about Sukkot and Simchat Torah, which are celebrated later in Tishrei, and activities in the prior month of Elul. From Chabad.org. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/default_cdo/jewish/High-Holidays.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Nov 6, 2007 JewishHolidays.org
This resource features the current upcoming Jewish holiday on the main page, and has a rolling calendar of dozens of other holidays, presented chronologically. Each entry has dates, a brief description, and related links. The section "For Kids" features games and other fun activities. Includes locators for Jewish religious services and holiday events in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 2, 2005 Mahzor Catalonia
Digitized prayer book for "Rosh Ha-Shana and Yom Kippur according to the Catalonian Rite." The book dates from 1280 and includes liturgical hymns by Spanish Jewish poets. Requires download (free) of DjVu for viewing. Also includes a brief bibliography. From the National Library of Israel. http://jnul.huji.ac.il/dl/mss/heb6527/index_eng.html Topics: Judaism Last updated Jan 16, 2009 May Is Jewish American Heritage Month
Material related to Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which was first observed in 2006. Includes links to an American Jewish history timeline, a "This Month in American Jewish History" feature, and an exhibit on 350 years of American Jewry. From the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives. http://www.americanjewisharchives.org/events_ajhm.php Topics: Judaism Last updated Aug 13, 2009 Passover
Substantial information about Passover. Includes a discussion about the Haggadah, laws, recipes, family activities, and songs. http://www.aish.com/holidays/passover/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Musical Genres Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Purim
Information about Purim, "or the Feast of Lots, ... a joyous holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period (539-330 BCE)," and about the Fast of Esther, which occurs on the day prior to Purim. Includes history, articles about holiday customs and rituals, recipes, and more. From MyJewishLearning.com, a Web site of "Jewish information and education." http://hillel.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Mar 22, 2005 Purim Party
Small selection of features on the Jewish holiday of Purim, "the holiday for revelry." Includes an essay about Purim customs, recipes for hamantaschen and poppy seed cookies, photos, and a children's page. From the website for the Jerusalem Post. http://info.jpost.com/2000/Supplements/Purim/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism Last updated Mar 7, 2007 Society for Humanistic Judaism
Website for this organization that "mobilizes people to celebrate Jewish identity and culture consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life." Provides background about the organization and the principles and beliefs ("freedom from supernatural authority," "dignity and self-esteem," and "secular Jewish roots") of Humanistic Judaism, guidelines for humanistic celebration of Jewish holidays, and listings for events and celebrations. Includes related links to humanistic and secular Jewish groups. http://www.shj.org/ Topics: Faiths, Judaism Last updated Feb 7, 2008 |
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