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Jewish Holidays

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Solemn holiday when people must forgive each other before seeking God's forgiveness
Commemoration of Queen Esther's foiling of the plot to kill all Jews in ancient Persia
Abstaining from food and liquid unless health concerns exist
Israel Independence Day
Jews give thanks for religious freedom in our country while lighting 8 candles on a menorah
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Celebration of Moses' receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai
Festival of Booths
Holiday that centers around the story of the Jews liberated from Egypt
Book of Lamentations is read and there is fasting and prayer throughout the night
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Ram's horn which is sounded at the opening of holiday ceremonies
Responsibility for Jewish people to work towards a better world
Trees are planted on this holiday in Israel to express gratitude for God's creation of trees
The day after the final day of Sukkot; Torah's yearly cycle is completed
Special memorial prayer said on Shavuot
Feast of ____; the story of Esther is read from a scroll and costumes are worn
Service held around dinner table; foods are used to retell the Exodus story
Weekly celebration; Friday sundown to Saturday sundown
Celebration of triumph over an enemy who tried to destroy Jewish religion and culture
Unleavened bread; symbolizes the haste Jews made in leaving their homes during the Exodus