by James Dolan | Dec 11, 2023 | Curriculum
Hanukkah – a Jewish festival – is also spelled Hannukah and Chanukah. The festival usually falls in December. It has just started this year. It’s known as the Festival of Lights and is a joyous and festive time for Jewish families. Here are some key...
by James Dolan | Sep 25, 2023 | Curriculum
Yom Kippur is coming up on the 24 / 25 September. It’s a special time for Jewish people. Here are some simple facts about this special holiday from Chat GTP: The Day of Atonement: The day is often called the “Day of Atonement.” Atonement means saying sorry...
by James Dolan | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Three Autumn Festivals: Rosh Hashana, Sukkot, and Harvest Festival are three distinct religious celebrations observed by different communities, but they share some common themes of giving thanks for food, reflection, and community. Rosh Hashanah is coming up on the...
by James Dolan | Aug 22, 2022 | Curriculum
Sukkot and Harvest festival are similar events, thanksgiving for the harvest. Sukkot is a lot more than that but includes the harvest element. Sukkot 9 – 16 October, or the Feast of the Tabernacles, is the Jewish festival and a huge part of the celebration is living...
by James Dolan | Nov 27, 2021 | Curriculum
The Jewish Festival of Lights is called Hanukkah, which is a Hebrew word that means dedication. It is an eight-day festival of religious observance for Jews across the world. Hanukkah begins on the evening of the 28th November and ends on the evening of the 6th...
