mourning, days of reflection and repentance, and days commemorating important historical events. We also have cool coloring books related to Jewish Holidays. Below are some of the most important Jewish holidays:
Jewish holiday printable coloring book
Printable Jewish Holiday coloring book
- Pesach (Passover): This spring holiday commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egyptian slavery, as described in the Book of Exodus. The centerpiece of the holiday is the Passover Seder, a ceremonial meal during which the Haggadah, a text describing the events of the Exodus from Egypt, is read.
- Shavuot: A holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Often celebrated by learning Torah throughout the night, and in some traditions it is also a time to confirm the confirmation of young people.
- Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection and repentance that begins the Days of Atonement (Asheret Yemay Tishui), ending with Yom Kippur.
- Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement, the most important and solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is a time of fasting, prayer and repentance.
- Sukkot: The Feast of Booths, celebrated for seven days, during which one lives in temporary huts to remember the experience of the Israelites wandering through the desert.
- Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights, celebrated in December. Hanukkah commemorates the miraculous victory of Maccabees over the Syrians and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The centerpiece of the holiday is the lighting of candles on a special candlestick, the hanukkiah.
- Purim: A holiday that commemorates the rescue of the Jews in Persia from annihilation, as described in the Book of Esther. Purim is a joyous day, often celebrated with costume parties, reading the Book of Esther, offering gifts and alms to the poor.
Each of these holidays has its own rituals, traditions and significance, and they all play an important role in the annual cycle of Jewish religious life.
