One of the most important aspects of Israeli life are the holidays. The attitude of the local population towards their traditions is particularly respectful, since most of them are based on events described in the Holy Scriptures and historically experienced by Jews. Celebrating holidays in compliance with all customs unites the Jewish people and does not allow them to forget the history of their existence, the meaning embedded in each tradition, and, of course, helps to raise the next generations with respect and reverence for their faith. I will tell you about some holidays without going into detail, but giving a description and an opportunity to understand the life and traditions of the Israelis.
A new day according to the Jewish calendar begins at sunset; accordingly, all holidays begin in the evening, on the eve of the event.
celebrated every Saturday.
The Torah teaches that the creation of the world lasted seven days - the Almighty created for six days, and marked the seventh day as a day of holiness and peace, like the day when he finished his work on creating the world and called it Shabbat. Moreover, according to the Pentateuch, God sanctified the Sabbath. This is the only example in Scripture of simultaneous blessing and sanctification. Thus, this is one of the most important holidays for Jews, a day of spiritual rest, when all everyday affairs are put aside, people stop striving for material values and devote this day of peace and joy to the Lord. Celebrating Shabbat is a tradition rooted in the deep past. Its integral attributes are a table covered with a tablecloth, two lit candles, challah (traditional bread in the shape of a braided braid), expensive kosher wine to separate the holiday from the everyday day. The Torah commands the cessation of all work and rest on Saturday, which is a reminder of the seventh day of creation and the proclamation of God as the creator of the world. When you are in Israel, you must remember that from Friday afternoon until the end of Saturday it is Shabbat in the country.
Rosh Hashanah - celebrated in 2019from September 29 to October 1. According to the Jewish calendar The year 5780 will come.
Jews celebrate the New Year (Rosh Hashanah) by counting the dates from the sixth day of the creation of the world, from the day when the Creator created the first man, Adam. During this holiday, Jews all over the world, reflecting on the future, ask for peace, harmony and health. The sounds of the shofar (hollow ram's horn), which are an integral attribute of Rosh Hashanah, call to wake up and not waste your years senselessly, but to look into your souls, reconsider your actions, and become kinder, more honest in your deeds and thoughts. This holiday is another stitch in the life of humanity in general, and of each person separately. On this day, the Almighty considers and weighs our deeds in order to give us the opportunity to correct and reconsider what we can change and predetermine our fate for the next year. From the day of Rosh Hashanah, the believer is given ten days for prayer and repentance in order to appear before the Almighty on Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur "Day of Atonement" is the most important of the holidays, which is a day of purification and atonement. On this day, as it is said in the Torah, you cannot eat or drink; this is intended to strengthen the soul by oppressing the body. This day is allocated by the Almighty for one purpose - to delve deeper into yourself, analyze your life, your actions, honestly look into your soul and see everything that is not noticed in everyday life, but that can be corrected, so that tomorrow you can become better than you were. yesterday. On Yom Kippur there is silence in Israel, every Jew observes fasting and immerses himself in himself through introspection and prayer. On the day of Yom Kippur, the Creator gives the opportunity to change fate, despite what was done in the past.
Sukkot is the Feast of Tabernacles, a day of Jewish unity, joy and fun. The Torah calls this holiday “a time of joy.” It has several names - the festival of huts, the festival of the harvest, the end of wanderings in the desert, the festival of humanity and peace. Traditions require Jews to live in “huts” these days; this is a reminder of the wanderings of the Jews in the Sinai desert, that every person should rejoice in the gifts of nature and that material wealth does not last forever. It is forbidden to work on the first and last day of Sukkot. On these days, the Israelis make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and celebrate the harvest. There is a tradition - to treat. One of the rituals of this holiday is the union of four plants: a palm branch, a myrtle, a willow and a branch of a citrus tree (etrog, lulav, adas and arawa), each of which corresponds to a certain type of people. These plants gathered together symbolize the unity of the nation.
And it completes the series of autumn holidays - Shemini Atzeret, the eighth day of Sukkot and Simchat Torah - the day the Torah reading ends. On this day, Torah scrolls are brought out in all synagogues, and this ritual is accompanied by cheerful singing and dancing.
Hanukkah is a bright holiday when Jews all over the world remember the miracle of the liberation of the Temple, the miracle of the victory of good over evil. The holiday commemorates the resumption of worship in the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC. According to legend, after the liberation of the Temple from the invaders, only one sealed and undefiled jug was discovered with specially purified olive oil for lighting the Menorah, which should constantly consecrate the Temple. This oil was only supposed to last for one day of burning. But a miracle happened - the oil burned for eight days. Since then, the main tradition of the holiday has been the lighting of Hanukkah, which is very similar to the menorah, but has nine candles. - eight, in memory of the miracle, and the ninth candle, standing slightly separately, serves as an auxiliary candle; one candle is lit from it every day. And by the end of the holiday on Hanukkah, all eight candles are lit. This is a joyful holiday for both adults and children. These days there is a lot of light, lights, fireworks, as well as a lot of delicious treats and sweets.
Tu Bishvat (translated as the 15th day of the month of Shevat) is the New Year of the Trees, which in Israel coincides with the end of the rainy season. At this time, all nature wakes up. This holiday is celebrated by planting trees and a festive meal consisting of plant products, those that the earth provides. This holiday reminds us that trees are fed and that it is unacceptable to break or destroy them. A tree is like a person and an entire people, protecting their roots, their life, like the crown of a tree, and their fruits - the younger generation.
Purim, a joyful holiday commemorating the miraculous salvation of Jews from the cruel conspiracy of Haman, advisor to the Persian king Ahasuerus. His wife was a Jewish woman, the beautiful Esther, Mordechai's niece. When Mordecai learned that Haman planned to exterminate all the Jews of Persia, he told his niece, and she, in turn, arranged a feast in honor of King Achashverosh, at which she told him about the adviser’s evil intent. The king, moved, ordered the execution of his adviser, and issued a decree allowing the Jews to repel anyone who encroached on their lives and property. In this miraculous way, the Jews of Persia escaped the fate of death. On Purim, the Scroll of Esther is read in the synagogue in the morning, and carnival processions begin in the evening. On this day, Jews are not only allowed to drink, but they are also allowed to drink beyond measure, so as not to distinguish between the “Blessing of Mordecai and the Curse of Haman.”
Passover is the celebration of the greatest event in Jewish history, their Exodus from Egypt. These days, tradition dictates that people gather around the Passover table and hold a seder - a ceremony at which they remember the history of times of complete hardship and suffering. Every Jew must remember that he is not alone, and everyone must feel the taste of freedom, as if he had come out of Egypt. On this day, it is prescribed to help others and accept help with money and food. This is another traditional holiday that unites the Jewish people.
This day is a national day of mourning, a day of remembrance for those killed in wars and terrorist attacks in Israel. On this day, the entire people of Israel mourn and honor the eternal memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the existence of Israel. National flags are lowered throughout the country.
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion read out a declaration establishing a new state and proclaimed the independence of the Jewish state of Israel. Since then, this day has been the birthday of the Jewish state. In Israel, on this day there is a military parade in the country and celebrations are held in all cities of Israel.
This is a holiday that is considered a symbol of the reunification of Israel. On this day, for the first time in many years, Jews were able to regain their sacred places and touch the stones of the Western Wall, the Western Wall. And today all the shrines that are located within the walls of the Old City are accessible to all peoples and faiths. On this day, prayers are held in synagogues and psalms are sung. People go to the Western Wall to touch it and thank God. Also on this day, the Jerusalem March is held in the city.
Shavuot is a holiday that serves as a reminder of the Giving of the Torah. This great event took place on Mount Sinai, when Moses received from God the tablets of the Covenant - the 10 Commandments, as well as the oral commandments that were written down and became the basis of the Written Torah. Like many Jewish holidays, Shavuot marks not only an important historical event, but also a milestone in the agricultural cycle. In ancient times, this day was considered the beginning of the harvest season. On the day of Shavuot, synagogues and houses are decorated with leaves and herbs, tree branches and garlands of flowers. Torah scrolls are decorated. There is a tradition of taking a mikvah on the eve of the holiday and on the morning of the holiday. On this day, a rich table is set, on which dairy products are primarily present in memory of the fact that, having returned from Sinai with the Torah, the Jews were content with milk products. On the eve of Shavuot, students receive certificates in religious schools, and on the holiday, young children begin to be introduced to the Torah.
The ninth of Av is a national day of mourning for the Jewish people, a day of fasting. This day is marked by many tragic events, the main of which is the destruction of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem.
Weekends in Israel
Saturdayin Israel
Shabbatin Israel
Day off for Muslims in Israel
Day off for Christians in Israel
Weekends in Israel:
– general official day of the week – Saturday (Sabbath)
A day off in Israel is officially the time from Friday evening to Saturday evening. The exact start time of Shabbat and its outcome are not fixed. On this day, the main government institutions and shops are closed. Public transport stops operating on Friday afternoon and resumes only on Saturday evening; only fixed-route and regular taxis operate continuously. Most restaurants and cafes are open on weekends
A weekend period is considered to be 36 continuous hours, which must include 36 hours on Shabbat. Shabbat begins on Friday evening at sunset. It is customary to start Shabbat a little earlier (outside Israel - 18 minutes) so as not to make a mistake and not break Shabbat and end Shabbat about 30 minutes later on Saturday
- with a six-day work week - the day off is Saturday
- with a five-day work week - two days off, one of which is Saturday
— for persons who do not profess Judaism, Friday or Sunday can be considered a day off
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In Israel, truly significant holidays, celebrated both nationally and at the state level, are, first of all, historical and religious dates.
It should be noted that all public holidays in Israel are usually celebrated according to the Jewish calendar. These numbers have their own characteristics: they are determined according to the tradition of changing dates with sunset. Therefore, in the classical sense, already in the evening of the previous day, the celebration of a particular date can be considered open. Also, according to the Jewish calendar, the year begins in the fall. And not every year the number of months is twelve. Therefore, it follows that important dates from year to year can be mixed up over a fairly wide time range.
Holidays in Israel have the following features:
- on these days all work stops;
- all families gather together at the festive table, where before the start of the festive feast a blessing of bread and wine is performed;
- fun is supposed;
- Usually mourning is postponed to the next day.
National holidays of Israel
Israel Independence Day
The country's main public holiday is Independence Day, which is celebrated annually in honor of David Ben-Gurion's proclamation of the “State of Israel on May 14, 1948.”
It should be noted that the Day of Remembrance of Soldiers Who Were Victims of Terror and Those Who Died in Wars precedes Independence Day. To honor the memory of those who died, twice on this day, in the afternoon and in the evening, a mourning siren is heard throughout the country, accompanied by a minute of silence.
The celebration of Independence Day is accompanied by folk festivities throughout the country: in all cities, festive concerts are held in parks and squares, fireworks and fireworks explode. There is also a solemn ceremony of lighting 12 torches on Mount Herzl in the city of Jerusalem before the start of the festive fireworks display.
Usually in the morning, Israelis go out into nature and have a picnic there with meat fried on the grill. A week before the holiday, Israeli flags begin to be sold in stores.
Pirum
Pirum is a holiday dedicated to the memory of the salvation of the Jewish people more than 2,500 years ago in the Persian kingdom, when King Achashveron reigned. The name of the holiday comes from the word “pur”, which translated into Russian means “lot”. Thus, the king’s adviser Haman, using lots, determined the very day when it was necessary to destroy the Jews - the 13th of Adar. The salvation of the people occurred thanks to Esther, the king's wife. Therefore, during the holiday, Jews always read the Scroll of Esther, which tells this story.
Sweet pies with poppy seeds in the shape of “Haman’s ears” are a traditional holiday dish. These pies are called gomentash.
Nowadays, Pirum is one of the most fun holidays: everyone gives each other gifts, funny performances with dressing up are performed, carnival processions are held, and a lot of wine is drunk.
Holidays in Israel in May
Jerusalem Day (May 8)
The newest Jewish holiday is Jerusalem Day, which was proclaimed after the end of the Six Day War, during which the Old City of Jerusalem was liberated by Israel.
During the battle for the Old City, for the first time in 2 thousand years, the Jews managed to establish control over the sacred sites - the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. This holiday is a symbol of Jerusalem's historical connection with the Jewish people.
During Jerusalem Day celebrations, a ceremony is held at Arsenal Hill (the site of the battle between soldiers and the Jordanian Arab Legion) and a ceremony on Mount Herzl in memory of the fallen soldiers in the Six-Day War.
A march with flags takes place along the central streets of the capital of Israel, accompanied by a cheerful orchestra, dancing and dancing.
The holiday of the giving of the Torah - Shavuot (May 15 -16)
Shavuot is the holiday of the giving of the Torah - the moral law of the free Jewish people. This holiday in Israel is considered a day off and is celebrated on the 6th of the Jewish month of Sivan.
The word “Shavuot” in Hebrew means “weeks”: there are only 7 of them and the countdown begins on the second day of Pesach (Easter). On this day, according to legend, Moses on Mount Sinai received the tablets of the Covenant with the 10 commandments, containing the foundations of all human morality.
Also, the holiday of the giving of the Torah marks not only a certain historical date, but also the onset of a new season of the year, that is, the end of the next agricultural cycle.
Currently, on the holiday of Shavuot, a Torah scroll is brought out in synagogues and the story of its giving, the text of the 10 commandments and a fragment about the Laws of celebrating Shavuot in the Temple are read. The festive meal necessarily includes flour and dairy foods.
Holidays in Israel in September
Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) (September 5-6)
The Jewish New Year is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of the Jewish month of Tishrei in honor of the creation of the Lord. It is a kind of symbol of the beginning of a new year and the end of the outgoing year.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset and continues to be celebrated for 2 days. This holiday is celebrated by everyone in Israel. On this day, everyone gives each other gifts, the family gathers at the festive table.
Listening to the sounds of the shofar - a special ritual spiritual instrument made from a ram's horn - is the main commandment of the holiday. This sound of the trumpet calls the people to repentance.
Also no less interesting custom is the “tashlikh” ritual. Its name translates as “shedding of sins.” During this ritual, Jews go to ponds where there is fish and read the prayer “13 attributes of mercy.”
Also during the holiday, Jews wear festive attire - long, wide robes made of white linen - “kitl”.
Day of Repentance and Prayer (Judgment Day)
The most important holiday in Judaism is Judgment Day - the day of repentance and remission of sins. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Tishrei. So, in order to come internally prepared for the day of judgment, a person analyzes the past year, remembers his sins before God and people. That is, these days there is atonement for sins before God and reconciliation.
During the Day of Repentance, Jews abstain from satisfying the basic human desires and needs of drinking, eating, bathing, marital intimacy, etc.
To perform the “atonement” ritual, a chicken is taken, taken to the slaughterer, and then distributed to the poor.
In addition to all the religious and national Jewish holidays, Israelis celebrate another important day every week. This festival is called Shabbat and is celebrated every Saturday. This day is considered special for two reasons.
Shavuot
Shavuot Celebration 2019: June 8-10
Shavuot is a festival dedicated to the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people. Her gift is the commandments that Moses received. Ten of them were written down on tablets. Their content lies at the core of human morality.
Independence Day
Independence Day Celebration: May 9
Israel as an independent state was proclaimed in 1948 on May 14. This event took place eight hours before the British Mandate in Palestine expired. After the signing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence
Celebrating Passover 2019: April 19-27
Passover is the oldest Jewish holiday, associated with one of the most important events in the history of the Jewish people. This is the Exodus of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. This happened more than three thousand years ago.
Purim
Purim celebrations in 2019: February 28
Purim is a holiday in honor of the incredible salvation of the Jewish people in Persia, which occurred more than two thousand years ago, when King Ahasuerus reigned. By means of lot, the king's adviser determined the day
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Celebration 2019: December 22-30
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts eight days, during which Hanukkiah is supposed to burn. Hanukkiah is a lamp, the lighting of which is the main ceremony of the holiday.
Holidays in Israel in September 2018
Jewish holidays in Israel in September 2018
Public holidays in Israel in September 2018
Memorable dates in Israel in September 2018
Posts in Israel in September 2018
In September 2018, Israel celebrates 3 holidays and one fast. These are, respectively: the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Judgment (Yom - Kippur), Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the Fast of Gdalia
September 10, 2018, Monday, the Jewish New Year begins, Rosh Hashanah and it is celebrated in Israel for two days - September 10 and 11, 2018, Monday and Tuesday
According to the Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah is the 1st day of the month of Tishrei, 5779. It is celebrated in Israel for two days - the 1st and 2nd of the month of Tishrei 5779 according to the Jewish calendar, on Monday and Tuesday.
Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) is the day that begins the countdown of the Jewish New Year. This is a holiday for all Jews, which they celebrate in honor of the creation of the world.
General holiday 2 days in Israel
For more information about the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, see here:
According to the Jewish calendar, the Fast of Gdalia is the 3rd day of the month of Tishrei, 5779
If this day falls on Saturday, the fast moves to Sunday
The Fast of Gdalia is a day of mourning and fasting, observed the day after Rosh Hashanah. The fast was established in memory of the murder of the ruler of Judea Gdalia and the tragedy that then happened to the Jewish people shortly after the destruction of the First Temple
According to the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is the 10th day of the month of Tishrei, 5779.
The most important holiday in Judaism, a day of fasting, repentance and remission of sins. Yom Kippur concludes the “ten days of repentance,” beginning on the Day of Judgment—Rosh Hashanah. On Yom Kippur, everyone's sentence for the coming year is confirmed.
Public holiday in Israel
September 24, 2018, Monday, Israel celebrates Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles in 2018
According to the Jewish calendar, Sukkot is the 15th of the month of Tishrei, 5779
A seven-day holiday beginning on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei, in memory of the tabernacles in which the Israelites lived in the desert after the exodus from Egypt.
One of the main holidays in Israel. According to tradition, one should leave the house and live in a sukkah (tent, tabernacle), remembering the wandering of the Jews in the Sinai desert
Days between the first and seventh day of the holiday - Chol HaMoed (half-holiday) Sukkot
Chol Hamoed Sukkot. Semi-holiday of Sukkot
Celebrated September 25 – September 30, 2018 from Tuesday to Sunday. This is the 16th-21st of the month of Tishrei, 5779 according to the Jewish calendar in Israel. Accordingly - in the Diaspora September 26 - September 30, 2018 (Wednesday-Sunday) and the 17-21 of the month of Tishrei 5779 according to the Jewish calendar
Day off in government institutions, other organizations work half a day
The second day of Sukkot in the Diaspora is a holiday, yom tov. This is the 16th day of the month of Tishrei 5779 according to the Jewish calendar (September 25, 2018, Tuesday). Holiday and non-working day in the diaspora
In Israel this day is Chol HaMoed
Hosha na Rabba
The seventh day of Sukkot is called Hosha na Rabba, it is the last day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot
This is the 21st day of the month of Tishrei 5779 according to the Jewish calendar
Hosha na Rabbah is the last day of Chol Hamoed Sukkot. Hoshana Rabbah is the last day of the holiday.
This is the day of final judgment that God brings upon the created world.
Short working hours
Isru hag
The next, 8th day after the holiday of Sukkot is called Isru Hag. This day serves to connect the holiday of Sukkot with the rest of the days of the year.
This is October 1, 2018, Monday or the 21st of the month of Tishrei 5779 according to the Jewish calendar
On this day they celebrate Shemini Atzeret (literally 'the eighth - festive gathering'), which in Israel coincides with the holiday of Simchat Torah
The 1st day of Sukkot is a public holiday in Israel.
For more information about the holiday of Sukkot, see here:
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