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Holiday

Hanukkah

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24 Kislev 5786 to 2 Tevet 5786

Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings light, joy, and warmth to our homes and communities as we celebrate with candles, food, family, and friends.

Torah Portion

Mikeitz
Genesis 41:1−44:17

30 Kislev 5786
Haftarah: Zechariah 4:1-7 [historic: Zechariah 2:14-4:7]
Rosh Chodesh Hanukkah

At the end of two years' time Pharaoh had a dream: there he was, standing by the Nile, when seven cows came up out of the Nile, handsome and fat. - Genesis 41:1-2

Torah Portion

Vayigash
Genesis 44:18−47:27

7 Tevet 5786
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Judah now approached him and said, "By your leave, my lord, please give your servant a hearing, and do not let your anger flare up at your servant--for you are like Pharaoh". - Genesis 48:18

Torah Portion

Vayechi
Genesis 47:28–50:26

14 Tevet 5786
Haftarah: I Kings 2:1-12

Jacob lived in the land of Egypt for 17 years; Jacob's days--the years of his life--were 147. - Genesis 47:28

Class

URJ Introduction to Judaism - Virtual

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19 Tevet 5786 to 19 Sivan 5786
This is a virtual event

URJ Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 20-session online course for adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life.