Jewish Holidays

(Bibliography Compiled by Dr. Loretta Kuse)

Rosh Hashanah

Day - Tishri 1-2 (7th month) September

Scriptural References - Leviticus 23: 24-25; Numbers 29:1-6.

Commemoration or Celebration - (The first day of the New Year)

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 10-11.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 24-30.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 34-50, 89, 229-230.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 4-9.

Childcraft International. (1982). Childcraft: The how and why library: Holidays and birthdays. (Vol. 9). Chicago: World book - Childcraft International, pp. 22, 262-263.

Cone, M. (1966). The Jewish new year. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 36

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, p. 74.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 141-142.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 309, 317-332.

Greenfeld, H. (1979). Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, pp. 7-20.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, p. 75.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 9-24.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 3-6.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, p. 187.

Mishkin, L. (1967). World Book. "Rosh Hashanah." Vol. 16. Chicago: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, p. 443.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 18-21.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, p. 327.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 16,18, 31.

Feast of Gedalia (Tzom Gedaliah)

Day - 3 Tishri (7th month)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration or Celebration -Fast day commemorating the assassination of Judean governor Gedaliah, 585 B. C. E.

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305, 330, 470.

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

Day - 10 Tishri (7th month) (September-October)

Scriptural References - Leviticus 16; Leviticus 23:26-32

Commemoration - Day of Atonement - Sacrifices for sins of the nation

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 12-13.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 31-39.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 34-37, 51-58, 175, 191, 205, 229, 230.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 10-15.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 37.

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. 55,74.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 74, 75, 113.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 37, 51, 99, 113-114,141-142, 173.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 303, 305-306, 309, 317, 332-341.

Greenfeld, H. (1979). Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, pp. 21-31.

Jeremias, J. (1969). Jerusalem in the time of Jesus. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 37, 56, 67, 97, 149ff., 159n., 161n., 162, 177, 194., 226, 264f.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, p. 327.

Rylaarsdam, J. (1962). Day of Atonement. In G. Buttrick (Ed.). Interpreter's dictionary of the Bible. (Vol. 1), (pp. 313- 316). New York: Abingdon Press.

Milgrom, J. (1976). Day of Atonement. In K. Crim (Ed.). Interpreter's dictionary of the Bible. (Supplementary Vol.), (pp. 82-83) Nashville: Abingdon.

Childcraft International. (1982). The how and why library: Holidays and birthdays. Chicago: World Book - Childcraft International, Inc., pp. 264-265.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, pp. 10-11.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 9-24.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 7-10.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, pp. 189-190.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 22-24.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 28,31.

Sukkoth (Feast of Tabernacles - Feast of the Booths - Festival of Booths)

Day - 15-22 Tishri (7th month) (September - October)

Scriptural References - Exodus 23:16; Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:33-36, 39-43; Numbers 29:12-32; Deuteronomy 16:13-16; Ecclesiastes; Nehemiah 8

Commemoration - Festival of Booths

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 14-15.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 39-47.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society ofAmerica, p. 103

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 4, 34, 37, 45-48, 56-57, 59-75, 79, 83, 86, 88, 128, 136, 172, 194, 202, 203, 205, 230

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 16-21.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, pp. 33-35.

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. 76,91.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 72-73.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 142-143.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 308, 342-367.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 26-35, 42, 133.

Jeremias, J. (1969). Jerusalem in the time of Jesus. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 50, 60, 92, 151, 169, 209, 264, 334.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 11-14.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 25-29.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 186, 189.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 31-32.

Sukkoth (8th Day of Assembly) Shemini Atzeret

Day - 22 Tishrei (October)

Scriptural References - (See references for Sukkoth)

Commemoration - (Biblical)

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, p. 305-306, 352, 365-367.

Simchas Torah (Rejoicing of the Law)

Day -23 Tishri (7th month) (October)

Scriptural References - (Similar observances - Nehemiah 8:9; 1 Esd. 9:50)

Origin - Medieval

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 16-17.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 48-53.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, p. 116.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 34, 76-79, 230.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 22-23.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 35.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 141, 143.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305, 353-357, 365, 367-373.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, p. 32.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 26, 30.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 32.

Rosh Hodesh (New Moon Day)

Day - 1 Tishrei; 1 Heshvan; 1 Kislev; 1 Tevet; 1 Sh'vat; 1 Adar 1; 1 Adar 2 - (Adar Sheni Additional month in Jewish leap year); 1 Nissan; 1 Iyar; 1 Sivan; 1 Tammuz; 1 Av; 1 Elul.

Scriptural References - Numbers 10:10; Numbers 28:14; Numbers 29:6; 1 Samuel 20:5, 18, 24; 2 Kings 4:23; Judith 8:6; 1 Macc. 10:34; Psalm 81:3; Isaiah 1:13; Isaiah 47:13; Isaiah 66:23; Ezekiel 45:1, 6; Hosea 5:7; Amos 8:5; Colossians 2:16

Commemoration - New Moon

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, p. 31.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 4-12.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, p. 74.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, p. 13.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, p. 202.

Chanukah (Feast of Lights)

Day - 25 Kislev (9th month)

Scriptural References - Maccabees; John 10:22

Commemoration - Restoration of the temple in 164 B.C. - Rededication of the Temple.

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 18-19.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 54-67.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society ofAmerica, pp. 104, 118.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 82-101, 230-231,

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 24-31.

Childcraft International. (1982). Holidays. Childcraft: The how and why library. (Vol. 9). Chicago: World Book - Childcraft International, pp. 332-334.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 37.

Drucker, M. (1980). Hanukkah eight nights, eight lights. New York: Holiday House.

Feitler, B. Chanukah. (1976). New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 73-74.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 308, 374-386.

Greenfeld, H. (1976). Chanukah. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 115, 123, 143-144.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, pp. 11-19, 85, 88-92.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 38-51.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 19-22.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, pp. 245-247.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 31-39.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, p. 327.

Rockland, M. (1975). The Hanukkah book. New York: Schocken Books.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 32-35.

Simon, N. (1966). Hanukkah. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 32-35.

Asarah B'Tevet

Day - 10 Tevet (10 month) (January)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - The tenth of Tevet, a fast commemorating laying siege to Jerusalem, leading to the Churban.

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305, 444, 469.

Tu B'Shvat

Day - 15 Sh'vat (11th month)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - The New Year of the Trees - Tree planting.

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 20-21

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 196-197.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 450, 451.

Ickis, M. (1966). The book of religious holidays and celebrations. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 19-22.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 54-57.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 23-26.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 40-47.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 35.

Fast of Esther - Ta'anit Esther

Day - 13 Adar 1 (12th month)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - The Fast of Esther

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 391- 392.

Purim (Feast of Lots)

Day - 14 Adar Sheni - Adar 2 (February - March)

Scriptural References - Esther 9

Commemoration - Feast of Lots; deliverance from destruction in Persia; fifth century B.C.E.; Failure of plot against Jews by Haman.

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 22-23.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 68-79.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, pp. 105, 120.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 37, 89, 102-120

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 32-37.

Chaikin, M. (1983). Make noise, make merry. New York: Clarion books.

Childcraft International. (1982). Childcraft: The how and why library: Holidays and birthdays. (Vol. 9). Chicago: World book - Childcraft International, pp. 130-131.

Cone, M. (1967). Purim. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 38.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, p. 144.

Greenfeld, H. (1982). Purim. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, p. 73.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 305-306, 308, 387-397, 420.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 76-82

Ickis, M. (1966). The book of religious holidays and celebrations. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 8-9.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 64-70, 119, 133-134.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 27-30.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, pp. 56-57.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 48-59.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, p. 327.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 35.

Pesach (Passover)

Day - 15 - 22 Nissan (First month) (April)

Scriptural References - Exodus 12; Leviticus 23:4-8.

Commemoration - The celebration of the Exodus from Egypt; the festival of freedom.

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1982). A picture book of Passover. New York: Holiday House.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 80-92.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of
America, pp. 106, 122-123, 137.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 4, 37, 60, 122-155, 205, 231-232

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 38-45.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, pp. 29-31.

Childcraft International. (1982). Childcraft: The how and why library: Holidays and birthdays. (Vol. 9). Chicago: World book - Childcraft International, pp. 140-141.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 69-71.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 303-304, 306, 308, 350-351, 398-442, 459.

Hirsh, M. (1979). One little goat: A Passover song. New York: Holiday House.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 79, 83-87.

Ickis, M. (1966). The book of religious holidays and celebrations. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 22-28.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York Ktav Publishing House, pp. 22, 73-83, 119, 129, 134.

Jeremias, J. (1969). Jerusalem in the time of Jesus. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 46, 56ff., 61, 75ff., 78, 101f.,

Kohl, M., & Young, F. (1952). The holiday book. New York: David McKay and Company, pp. 156-167.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 31-38.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, pp. 70-72.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 60-66.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 29, 35, 51, 183 f., 186 f.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 35-38.

Thompson, B. (1984). Passover Seder: Ritual and menu for an observance by Christians. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House.

Sefirat Ha'Omer

Day - 16 Nissan - Sivan 5 (First month) (April - June)

Scriptural References - References to the barley harvest - Ruth 1:22; 2 Samuel 21:9; Judith 8:2

Commemoration - The seven-week count of the Omer, the barley harvest

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster,
pp. 217-218, 304, 438-442.

Yom Hasho'ah (Holocaust Day of Remembrance)

Day - 27 Nissan (1st month) (April - May)

Origin - Modern

Commemoration - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, p. 31.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 167-173.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 304, 307, 308, 443-448.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 37.

Yom Hazikaron

Day - 4 Iyar (2nd month) April-May

Origin - Modern

Commemoration - Israel Memorial Day

Yom Hazikaron

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 304, 307, 308, 453.

Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israel Independence Day)

Day - 5 Iyar (2nd month) (April-May)

Origin - Modern

Commemoration - Israel Independence Day

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 26-27.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, p. 107.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 166, 174-181.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 46-49.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 218, 304, 307,308, 440, 444, 449-456.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 90-93, 129,132-133.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 39-42.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 67-68, 70-74.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 37, 39.

Lag B' Omer

Day - 18 Iyar (Second month) (May)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - The thirty-third day of the Omer count

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, p. 31.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society ofAmerica, p. 108.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, p. 122.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 218, 304, 306,308.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: Ktav Publishing House, pp. 97-99.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 75-82.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 37.

Yom Yerushalayim

Day - 28 Iyar (2nd month) (May)

Origin - Modern

Commemoration - Jerusalem Reunification Day

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, p. 31.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 218, 304, 307, 308, 440.

Shavuoth (Feast of Weeks) (Pentecost) (Feast of Harvest)

Day - 6-7 Sivan (3rd month) May-June

Scriptural References - Exodus 23:16; Deuteronomy 16:9-12; Leviticus 23:9-14; Ruth

Commemoration - Celebration of the Harvest - Celebrates the giving of the Torah

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 28-29.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 93-105.

Burstein, C. (1983). The Jewish kids catalog. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society ofAmerica, p. 109.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 4,37, 60, 122, 156-163, 205

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 50-55.

Childcraft International. (1982). Childcraft: The how and why library: Holidays and birthdays. (Vol. 9). Chicago: World book - Childcraft International, pp. 204-205.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 32.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 71-72.

Gilbertson, M. (1968). Uncovering Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 105-106.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 144-145.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 304, 306, 308, 350, 457-467.

Ickis, M. (1966). The book of religious holidays and celebrations. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 28-30.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 96, 102-107, 111, 113, 114.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 43-46.

Krythe, M. (1962). All about American holidays. New York: Harper and Brothers, pp. 134-135.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 83-85.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 40.

Fast of Tammuz - Shivah Asar B'Tammuz

Day - 17 Tammuz (4th month) (July)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - The seventeenth of Tammuz, a fast commemorating the penetration of the walls of Jerusalem preceding the Churban (the destruction of the Temple)

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster.pp. 304, 417.

Tisha B 'Av (Fast of Av)

Day - 9 Av (5th month) (July - August)

Origin - Rabbinic - (Read Lamentations)

Commemoration - The ninth day of Av; a fast commemorating the Churban, the destruction of the Holy Temple in 586 B.C.E. and in 70 C.E.

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, p. 30.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 56-57.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, p. 145.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 277, 305-306, 470, 472, 475-478.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 122-125.

Kripke, D. (1970). Let's talk about the Jewish holidays. New York: Jonathan David Publishers, pp. 47-50.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, p. 69.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p. 40.

Teshuvah

Day - 1-29 Elul (6th month) (August)

Origin - Rabbinic

Commemoration - Repentance

Bibliography

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 202, 305, 311,314

Sabbath

Day - Friday at sundown till Saturday evening

Scriptural References - Exodus 16:23-29; Exodus 20:8-11; Exodus 31:14-16; Exodus 35:2-3; Leviticus 16:31; Leviticus 23:3-32; Leviticus 24:8; Leviticus 25:2-6; Numbers 15:32; Numbers 28:9-10; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Nehemiah 9:14; Nehemiah 10:32; Nehemiah 13:15-22; Psalm 92; Isaiah 56:2-6; Isaiah 58:13; Isaiah 66:23; Jeremiah 17:21-27; Ezekiel 45:1-12

Commemoration - A day of rest

Bibliography

Adler, D. (1981). A picture book of Jewish holidays. New York: Holiday House, pp. 8-9.

Bates, B. (1968). Bible festivals and Holy days. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman Press, pp. 13-23.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 2-32, 228-229.

Cashman, G. (1986). Jewish days and holidays. New York: Adama Books, pp. 58-62.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, pp. 27-28.

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. 13, 18, 20, 24, 37-39, 42, 46, 54-55, 71, 88, 90-92.

Drucker, M. (1983). Shabbat: A peaceful island. New York: Holiday House.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 66, 76-79.

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, pp. 99, 117, 137, 139-140.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 25-94, 159, 241, 265, 287, 297-298, 306, 309, 329, 331, 363, 400, 419-420.

Ickis, M. (1964). The book of festival holidays. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, pp. 90, 93-95.

Ickis, M. (1966). The book of religious holidays and celebrations. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, pp. 5-8.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, pp. 111-119.

Purdy, S. (1969). Jewish holidays: Facts, activities, and crafts. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, pp. 15-17.

Ringgren, H. (1966). Israelite religion. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 106, 137, 160, 178, 185, 200 ff., 298, 328, 346.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 40,44.

Sabbatical Year

Scriptural References - Exodus 23:10-11; Deuteronomy 15:1-2

Bibliography

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, p. 112.

Jeremias, J. (1969). Jerusalem in the time of Jesus. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, pp. 114, 132, 136, 143.

The Year of Jubilee

Scriptural References - Leviticus 25:8-16, 23-55.

Bibliography

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, p. 113

Birth and (Circumcision - Brit Milah and Naming)

Day - Synagogue naming service for daughter and circumcision for son.

Scriptural References - Genesis 34:17; Exodus 4:26; 1 Maccabes 1:15; 1 Maccabes 2:46; Luke 2:21; John 7:22-23; Acts 7:8

Commemoration - Incorporation of person into totality of the family and of the Jewish people.

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 186-196.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, p. 23.

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. 8, 10, 13, 16-28, 79, 87-92.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 44-47.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 170-171, 241- 248, 250, 253-254

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 4, 22.

Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah

Day - Chosen day

Origin - Middle Ages and later

Commemoration - Time when adult responsibilities are taken

Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah

Bibliography

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, 163, 184-185, 193-194, 206-216, 233,234

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. xii, 9, 24, 32, 34-46, 56, 80, 87, 92

Gittelsohn, R. (1970). The meaning of Judaism. New York: the World Publishing Company, p. 146.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 79, 81, 265-281.

Ish-Kishor, S. (1967). Pathways through the Jewish holidays. New York: KTAV Publishing House, p. 106.

Metter, B. (1984). Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: How Jewish boys and girls come of age. New York: Ticknor and Fields - A Houghton Mifflin Company.

Rosenblum, R. (1985). My Bar Mitzvah. New York: Morrow.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, p.23

Weddings

Origin - Scriptures - Many references to specific marriages and the need to remain faithful to a spouse.

Bibliography

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 217-226.

Domnitz, M. (1986). Judaism. New York: The Bookwright Press, pp. 25-26.

Drucker, M. (1984). Celebrating life: Jewish rites of passage. New York: Holiday House, pp. xi, xii, 8, 23, 28, 36, 42,47- 64.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, pp. 215-232, 439, 440.

Rossel, S. (1976). Judaism. New York: Franklin Watts, pp. 25-26.

Death

Scriptural References - Many references to death and burial practices. (Genesis 47:30; Jeremiah 34:5; John 19:40)

Bibliography

Cardozo, A. (1982). Jewish family celebrations. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 198-205.

Gilbertson, M. (1959). The way it was in Bible times. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, pp. 50-51.

Greenberg, B. (1983). How to run a traditional Jewish household. New York: Simon and Schuster, p. 291.