Sat, 4 October 2025 = 12th of Tishrei, 5786 The Hebrew Calendar Jews use not only the familiar Gregorian calendar, but also the Hebrew calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and sun. The Hebrew calendar sets the dates for Jewish holidays, festivals, and even daily prayers. For example, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and […]
Thu, 2 October 2025 = 10th of Tishrei, 5786 Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, takes place ten days after Rosh Hashanah. In 2025 it will begin on the evening of October 1st and end on October 2nd. It is considered the holiest day of the Jewish year — a time dedicated to self-reflection, repentance, and seeking […]
Fri, 3 October 2025 = 11th of Tishrei, 5786 🕯 Shabbat – When It Begins and Ends. Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, begins at sunset on Friday and ends when three small stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. It recalls the seventh day of creation, when God rested, and invites people to pause from […]
