Moadim (Jewish holidays) Posts

During leap years on the Hebrew calendar, Purim is celebrated in the second month of Adar. The 14th of the first Adar is then called Purim Katan ("Little Purim" in Hebrew), and the 15th is Shushan Purim Katan, for which there are no set observances …

Tu BiShvat (ט״ו בִּשְׁבָט‎) is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. They are also known as Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot (ראש השנה לאילנות‎), meaning "New Year of the Trees". The term "Tu BiShvat" is derived from i…