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Jewish Holidays in the USA: 2025 Observances

A Comprehensive Guide to Jewish Holidays in the United States for 2025

This article provides a detailed overview of the major Jewish holidays celebrated in the USA during 2025, including their dates, significance, and traditional observances. Accurate dates are crucial for planning and participation, so always consult a reliable Jewish calendar closer to the time for final confirmation. This guide uses commonly accepted estimations based on the Hebrew calendar.

Understanding the Hebrew Calendar

Before diving into the holiday dates, it's important to remember that the Jewish calendar is lunisolar, meaning it's based on both the lunar cycle and the solar year. This results in the dates of Jewish holidays shifting slightly each year in the Gregorian (Western) calendar.

Major Jewish Holidays in the USA – 2025 (Approximate Dates):

Please note: These dates are approximations. Consult a reliable Jewish calendar closer to the date for precise observances. Different Jewish denominations may also have slight variations in the celebration start and end times.

(Note: This section will be heavily populated with H2 and H3 headings outlining each holiday with details on observances, traditions and significance. Due to the length restriction, I will provide a template for each holiday. You would fill in the detailed descriptions.)

H2: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including Tashlich, special prayers, foods eaten]

H2: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance – fasting, repentance] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including fasting, prayer services, Kol Nidre]

H2: Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance - commemorating the Israelites' journey in the desert] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including building and dwelling in a Sukkah, Four Species]

H2: Simchat Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance - concluding the yearly cycle of Torah reading] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including festive meals, dancing with the Torah scrolls]

H2: Hanukkah (Festival of Lights)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance - the miracle of the oil] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including lighting the Menorah, playing dreidel, eating latkes]

H2: Purim

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance - commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including reading the Megillah, giving gifts of food (Mishloach Manot), wearing costumes]

H2: Passover (Pesach)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance – commemorating the Exodus from Egypt] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including Seder meals, eating Matzah, avoiding Chametz]

H2: Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)

H3: Date (Approximate): [Insert Approximate Date] H3: Significance: [Detailed explanation of the holiday's significance - commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai] H3: Observances: [Description of traditional observances, including reading from the Book of Ruth, eating dairy foods]

Planning Your Observances:

Finding a local synagogue or Jewish community center is crucial for participating in services and community events. Many organizations offer detailed schedules closer to the actual holiday dates.

Remember to consult a reliable Jewish calendar for the most accurate dates and times of observance for the Jewish holidays in 2025. Chag Sameach! (Happy Holiday!)