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Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, celebrating the blessings of the past year. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and express gratitude for what we have.

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Hanukkah (light first candle evening Dec 7)

Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days.  We light hanukkiyot (Hanukkah menorahs), spin dreidels, eat latkes, and often celebrate with family and friends.  Explore more about Hanukkah here.  Enjoy JGN’s Hanukkah Discovery Kit. Art by Deborah Zemke

Christmas

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Purim

Purim is a joyous one-day holiday (begins the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024) that celebrates Jewish survival. Customs include reading Megillat Esther, dressing up in costume, giving gifts of food, and giving to those in need.

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Passover, first seder

Passover, the Festival of Freedom, begins tonight with the first seder.  Grandparents and families can enjoy a fun-filled and easy-to-follow Passover Discovery Kit available to download from the Jewish Grandparents Network website. This interactive guide is designed especially for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 3–8) to...

Passover, first day

Passover (Pesach in Hebrew), one of the most significant and widely celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar, commemorates the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from slavery in Egypt to freedom. Traditionally, Passover is celebrated for eight days; liberal Jews celebrate for seven.