Purim

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Purim How-To Guide Your Purim 2022 guide contains the story of Purim, and all you need to know about the 4 mitzvahs of Purim and the other observances of the day Purim, celebrated on the … Read More

Purim

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Purim begins Wednesday night, March 16 and continues through Thursday, March 17, 2022 (March 17-18 in Jerusalem) Monaco Purim Program at the Fairmont Rooftop: On Purim, we need to listen to the Megillah twice. Once … Read More

Tu Bishvat

JCCMEvents, Holidays

The 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar—celebrated this year on Monday, January 17, 2022—is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. Commonly known as Tu Bishvat, this day marks … Read More

Chanukah

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Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication … Read More

Chanukah

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When Is Chanukah? Chanukah begins on the eve of Kislev 25 and continues for eight days. On the civil calendar, it generally coincides with the month of December. Chanukah 2021 runs from Nov. 28 until … Read More