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Jewish Holidays
The Jewish calendar is filled with holidays. Next time you celebrate, have a deeper understanding into the why.
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Apples and Honey at Rosh Hashanah
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The most famous tradition around Rosh Hashanah is to eat apples and honey. We say we eat them so we will have a sweet new year, but do you know the reason why we specifically use apples and honey? Why not use strawberries and sugar? They're just as sweet too! Rachael explains the meaning behind the delicious tradition.
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Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
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Rosh Hashanah is called the "Jewish New Year" but really it is a new year for everyone. Since we believe that all of humanity was created on this day, it is a universal day.
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Shofar, Sho Good
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The Shofar has always been a means of communication for the Jewish people. Today, we use is as an alert to remind us that the High Holidays are upon us.
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Yom Kippur: Our Day of Atonement
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The holiest day of our year, Yom Kippur is also known as the Day of Atonement.
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What's Not Allowed on Yom Kippur
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There are a number of prohibitions we have on Yom Kippur. We all know we're supposed to fast, but there are some that you might not know about.
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Why do we shake the Lulav and Etrog?
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During Sukkot, we take the Lulav and the Etrog, bring them together and shake them. Why do we do it? What's the reason? This answers them all.
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Why Build a Sukkah?
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The Torah commands us to build a temoporary hut called a Sukkah, on the holiday of Sukkot. Putting this commandment aside, why would someone want to build one today? Rachael explains.
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Shemini Atzeret: The Forgotten High Holiday
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After the rush of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and caught in the middle between Sukkot and Simchat Torah, Shemini Atzeret is the forgotten High Holiday. How is this holiday so important to the Jewish people?
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It's Not a Menorah, It's a Chanukiah
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Rachael expands on one of the commonly misunderstood Jewish symbols. Learn more about the branched candelabra that has its origins rooted in the story of Chanukah.
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The Dreidel Game: Preserving the Tradition
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Get into the game! Rachael explains the meaning behind the four-sided spinning top that has several songs in its honour.
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Jewish Holidays: More Than Surviving & Eating
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There's a popular joke that says that all Jewish holidays can be summarized in three points, "They tried to kill us, we survived, let's eat!"
In this video, Rachael explains that each holiday's meaning is actually unique from one another, and that the Jewish holidays should exist on their own, not grouped together.
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Forgiving and Really Forgetting
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Around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur we are told we should ask for forgiveness to anyone whom we may have hurt or offended over the past year. So what if you are on the receiving end of an apology? Are you able to forgive the person and forget it happened? Rachael explains why you should forgive and forget.
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