Guides
How to Find and Observe a Yahrzeit Date
Finding and observing a yahrzeit date requires determining the Hebrew anniversary of a loved one's passing. Here is a compassionate guide to calculating the…
Articles & Resources
Clear, practical guides for Shabbat times, Jewish dates, holidays, and life-cycle milestones.
Guides
How to Calculate a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Date
Calculating a bar or bat mitzvah date requires finding the child's 13th or 12th Hebrew birthday and identifying the reading portion for that week.…
Guides
How Does the Hebrew Calendar Work? A Simple Explanation
Understand how the Hebrew calendar balances lunar months with solar years. Learn about month names, leap years, sunset day starts, and year counting.
Guides
When Is Passover 2027? The Complete Date Guide
Passover 2027 begins on the evening of April 21 with the first Seder. Learn all key dates, holiday length, and essential traditions for Pesach.
Guides
When Is Purim 2027? Dates, the Fast of Esther, and Celebrations
Purim 2027 begins on the evening of March 22 and runs through March 24 with Shushan Purim. Discover dates, leap year notes, and celebrations.
Guides
When Is Tu BiShvat 2027? The New Year for Trees
Tu BiShvat 2027 begins on the evening of January 22 and continues through January 23. Learn about the New Year for Trees, customs, and…
Guides
How to Find Your Hebrew Birthday (and Why It Matters)
Discover how to calculate your Hebrew birthday and why this traditional anniversary holds special spiritual significance in the Jewish calendar.
Guides
Havdalah: When Shabbat Ends and How the Time Is Calculated
Shabbat ends at nightfall when three small stars appear, between 42 and 72 minutes after sunset. Discover how Havdalah times are calculated.
Guides
Adar I and Adar II Explained: What the 5787 Leap Year Means for You
Year 5787 includes both Adar I and Adar II. Learn how Jewish leap years work, when Purim is celebrated, and how birthdays and yahrzeits…
Guides
What Time Does Shabbat Start? A Complete Guide
Shabbat candle lighting occurs 18 minutes before sunset every Friday evening. Explore how start times vary by location, season, and traditional custom.