Jewish Holidays

Jewish Holidays	About the Holiday		Links for more information
SIMCHAT TORAH	Commemorates the ending and the beginning of the reading of the Torah (Jewish holy book). The holiday is religious in nature with special ceremonies for its commemoration. In the evening there are large celebrations with people carrying the Torahs around the synagouge followed by singing and dancing.		Simchat Torah: Judaism 101 Judaism.About.com
ROSH HASHANAH	In a modern sense, this is the Jewish New Year. However this means much more to a Jew in a religious sense. These are two days when an person observing the holiday begins to seriously contemplate what their relationship with G-d and everyone around them. This holiday comes one week before Yom Kippur, the day of atonement for the Jewish people. This is a holy holiday full of reflection, but is is also marked with festive meals each night.		Rosh Hashanah (Judaism 101) Rosh Hashana (OU.org)
SHABBOT/SHABBAT	Shabbot (Sabbath) is the day of rest in the Jewish religion. It is observed beginning at sunset on Friday evening, and ending at sunset on Saturday evening. This is one of the holiest days of the year. Observers refrain from work during this time period, and spend time with family or spend the time studying or in prayer.		Shabbat (Judaism.com): Info Shabbat-Day of Rest (EverythingJewish.com)
YOM KIPPUR	This is the "Day of Atonement" in the Jewish religion. This is the day that g-d opens up the book of life and decides upon your fate for the coming year. It is the holiest day of the year.		Yom Kippur (Judaism 101) Yom Kippur Central (OU.org)
OTHER JEWISH HOLIDAYS	There are a number of other Jewish holidays not listed here. For more information, click on any of the links to the right. For a Jewish Holiday Calendar see: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0002072.html		Judaism.org OU.org Aish.com Torah.org
Gift Ideas for Jewish Holidays	Many Jewish holidays are deep are deeply religion. However, many are rich in celebration as well. There are many festive meals throughout most Jewish holidays where friends and family meet to eat and drink. General Gift Ideas for Jewish Holidays: Gift basket of Fruits or Vegetables Food (bought or home made) Wine Flowers Religious Articles Note: If bringing food or wine, make sure that they are Kosher, if you are going to a Kosher household.
SUGGESTED GIFTS BY OUR AFFILIATES	The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays	Peace Plant		Tower of Fruit


	Kosher Beef Franks	New York Cheesecake (Kosher)	Basic Judaism	More Gift Suggestions Under $50
	The food suggestions above are from Omaha Steaks. They sell both Kosher and Non-Kosher foods. They state "At Omaha Steaks we offer the finest kosher products available. Our kosher products are manufactured and koshered under the strict supervision of a Rabbi and are in full compliance with Kosher Dietary Laws." However, before purchasing any item, that it states that it is kosher.
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