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FESTIVALS
Observing Jewish Holidays
All Jewish holidays and observances, with the exception of some fasts, begin on the
evening before to the first day. Except as noted, all require special additional prayers
and services are held in the Synagogue. All Jewish Holidays with Sabbath-like
restrictions require that all normal business, school or secular activities cease about
two hours before sundown on the eve of the Holiday to allow for adequate
preparations.
Actual Holiday restrictions go into effect approximately half an hour before sundown
on the eve of the Holiday. Some of the restricted activities include all forms of vehicular
travel, writing, direct use of electrical devices, measurements and any preparations for,
or discussion of, normal weekday activities or responsibilities. Some activities, such as
cooking and carrying that are forbidden on the Sabbath and Fast Days are permitted on
the other holidays.
Restrictions end approximately one hour after sundown of the last day. No travel or
restricted activities are permitted until then. Holiday restrictions cannot be relaxed
except in circumstances when there is mortal danger to a human life.
Fast days include special prayers and extended synagogue services both in the morning
and afternoon. Both food and water are forbidden until approximately one hour after
sunset. Except for Yom Kippur, Jewish fast days are not observed on the Sabbath and
their dates of observance are altered accordingly. There are many Jewish festivals
throughout the year. These are shown on the enclosed calendar.
Food plays a significant part in the celebration of such festivals. Jewish people
celebrate 5 major and several minor festivals each year. Most festivals commemorate
important events in Jewish history and remind the Jewish people of their unique
heritage and culture. While ceremonies performed have deep religious meanings they
also provide occasions for Family gatherings.
All of our Jewish sites are provided with a Festival file. This contains explanation about
the festival and useful hints and tips. Staff will receive ongoing training on the festivals
as they appear in the year. Training record cards will be completed as experience is
gained of each festival.
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