Hashabah Yisrael, together with representatives from other congregations, has a calendar committee that we established to determine the accurate observance of Israelite holy days. You can view the most current dates below.
Biblical |
Gregorian Calendar |
Holy in |
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Rosh (New
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ראש השנה
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Pesach (Passover) |
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פסח
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1st
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יום הראשון של |
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7th |
*April 12th
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יום השביעי של |
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Chag |
*May 28th
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חג השבועות |
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Yom
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*Sept 17th
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יום תרועה |
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Yom
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*Sept 26th
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יום הכפורים |
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1st
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*Oct 1st
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יום הראשון של |
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Shemini
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*Oct 8th
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שמיני עצרת |
The asterisk (*) means the Holy Day begins at sunset on the day before the date listed, and continues for 24 hours, until sunset on the following day.
Example: If the Feast of Weeks (Chag Shavuot) is listed as *June 12th then the holy day begins on June 11th at sunset, and lasts until June 12th at sunset.
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our Holy Day Calendar.
Learn more about the Passover/Feast of Unleavened Bread dietary guidelines.
Below are letters that you can take to your school and/or job to support you in explaining your required absences on the holy days; click to download and print: