Festivals

• What is Rosh Hashanah?


  Jewish New Year where God writes down the deeds of a person, judges them and makes decisions for the year to come; time to reflect on behavior and judgement. This is to prepare for Yom Kippur
• What is Yom Kippur?


  The 10 days after Rosh Hashanah and is the Jewish Day of Atonement. It is where God finalises his judgement about each Jew’s behaviour and decides their fate, and where Jews atone for their sins. Jews fast for 25 hours and where they try to repair their relationship with God
• What is Pesach?


  Pesach, also known as Passover, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It involves special rituals, including a ceremonial meal called the Seder, and the retelling of the Exodus story. During this time, people avoid eating leavened bread and eat matzah instead.
• What is Sukkot?


  Jewish holiday that celebrates the harvest and commemorates the Israelites' time living in temporary shelters during their journey through the desert. It involves living or spending time in a sukkah, a temporary hut, and is marked by festive meals, prayers, and rituals.