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The word "Selichot" means sorry or forgiveness prayers. The reason for this holiday is for Jewish people to look back on their sins of the past year and to refrain from committing the same sins in the New Year.

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Tish'a B'Av- Major
It is a fast to recognize the destruction of the first and second temples.
Aug. 14

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Shavu'ot- Major
Also called the Festival of weeks, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the first harvest of fruits. This is the last Shalosh R'Galim.
Jun. 12-13

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Lag BaOmer is a very festive day on the Jewish calendar! Jews usually celebrate this by having fun gatherings such as bonfires and many other joyous events.

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Pesach- Major
Pesach is their passover. Pesach is another one of their Shalosh R'Golim. This is a celebration for the escape of the Jewish people from Egypt where they were harshly treated.
Apr. 23-30

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Purim- Major
One of the most fun holidays that they celebrate. This holiday is celebrated because of the reprieve the Jews got from  the Persian King who was trying to eradicate them.
Mar. 24

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This Jewish holiday is a semi-festive day which is in the first month of Adar in a leap year. This day corresponds to the date that Purim is actually celebrated that year in the month of Adar.

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Chanukkah- Major
The Jewish festival of dedication towards their beliefs. Jewish people rejoice in the fact that they got their temple back from the Greeks.
Dec. 7-14

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Simchat Torah- Major
This is their day of Celebrating the Torah. On this day, Jewish people exult and rejoice in Jewish law.
Oct. 6

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Shemini Atzerat- Major
This is their eighth day of assembly. This holiday is usually celebrated one or two days after Sukkot.
Oct. 5

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Sukkot- Major
Sukkot is also recognized as The Feast of Tabernacles. This is one of their Shalosh R'galim. It is a festival that observes and celebrates the last harvest and the wandering in the desert.
Sep. 28- October 4

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Pesach Sheni is a Jewish holiday that occurs every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This holiday originates from the Torah in the wake of Moses' announcement about the Passover sacrifice.
The sacrifice can only be eaten by those who are ritually pure on a specific date. Today, Pesach Sheni is celebrated symbolically.

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Yom Kippur- Major
This holiday represents the day of Atonement. They fast on this day not allowing any enjoyment. Also, they repent of their sins on this day.
sep. 23

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This minor holiday is on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat. "Tu" is not actually a word but is the number 15 in Hebrew. It is also known as the New Year for Trees.

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Rosh Hashana- Major
This represents the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana translated from hebrew means head of the year. It is a time where Jewish people make resolutions.
Sep. 14-15