Holidays

Rosh Hashana

THE WAKING OF CREATION

Rosh Hashana is the time when Our Creator judges all His Creations.
The soul stirring sound of the Shofar is a wake-up call to return to our Father.

  • Rosh Hashana Eve - Monday, September 6th 2021
  • 1st Day Rosh Hashana - Tuesday, September 7th 2021
  • 2nd Day Rosh Hashana - Wednesday, September 8th 2021


Yom kippur

ATONEMENT & HOLINESS

The holiest day of the year, when we reconnect with our essence, which remains faithful to G_d regardless of our behavior.t.

  • Yom Kippur Eve - Wednesday, September 15th 2021
  • Yom Kippur Day - Thursday, September 16th 2021

Sukkot

THE HUT

A week long Holiday when we expose ourselves to the elements in greenerycovered tent-like huts. It commemorates G-d sheltering our
ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land.

  • Sukkot Eve - Monday, September 20th 2021
  • 1st Day Sukkot - Tuesday, September 21st 2021
  • 2nd Day Sukkot - Wednesday, September 22nd 2021


Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

REJOICING OF THE TORAH

Festival immediately following Sukkot with which the public reading of the Torah is annually concluded and recommenced. Observed with great joy, singing and dancing.

  • Shmini Atseret Eve - Monday, September 27th 2021
  • Shmini Atseret Day - Tuesday, September 28th 2021
  • Simhat Torah Day - Wednesday September 29th 2021

CHANUKAH

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

Chanukah is the Jewish eightday, wintertime “festival of lights” holiday celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and tasty fried treats.

Chanukah begins Thursday night, December 10, 2020 and continues through Friday, December 18.
Chanukah kits including menorah & candles are available at the JCCM.

Fast of Tevet 10

MOURNING & REPENTANCE

On the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tevet, in the year 3336 from Creation (425 BCE), the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem.

  • Friday , December 25, 2020

Tu Bishvat

MAN IS A TREE OF THE FIELD!

We celebrate Tu Bishvat the “New Year of the Trees” by eating the seven fruits of Israel.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

We celebrate Tu Bishvat with eating the seven fruits of Israel.



PURIM

IN DISGUISE

The motif of concealment is central to the Purim story.
Traditionally we wear masks and dress up to conceal our true identities.

Thursday evening February 25, 2021

Friday February 26, 2021

Pessah

SEASON OF OUR FREEDOM

The term “Season of our Freedom” alludes to more than just our liberation from slavery. It proclaims the eternal freedom of each and every Jew at all times in all places.

Pesach is from March 27th until April 4th, 2021
Shmurah Matzah (handmade) is available at the JCCM



shavuot

OUR GIFT

More than 3300 years ago, we received our greatest gift: the Torah on Mount Sinai, where the souls of all generations were present.

Come celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot and listen to the Ten Commandments.
Dairy Ice Cream will be distributed to all children present!
Monday, May 17th, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10h00