Jewish Holidays & Calendar

Celebrate the Joy of Jewish Life Throughout the Year

Jewish holidays are more than just dates on a calendar —they’re opportunities to connect with our heritage, our community, and our values. At Chabad on Campus, we celebrate each holiday with enthusiasm, warmth, and a sense of togetherness that makes every occasion special. Whether you’re familiar with the holidays or experiencing them for the first time, we invite you to join us as we bring each celebration to life with events, services, and meaningful traditions.

Jewish Holiday Calendar

Below is a snapshot of the major Jewish holidays throughout the year. Mark your calendar, and get ready to celebrate with us!

Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year

Date: [Insert Date]

What We Do: Begin the new year with introspection, prayer, and the sounding of the shofar. Join us for festive meals and inspiring services as
we welcome the year with hope and renewal.

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Yom Kippur

The Day of Atonement

Date: [Insert Date]

What We Do: The holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. We come together to seek forgiveness  and start the year with a clean slate.

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Sukkot

The Festival of Booths

Date: [Insert Date]

What We Do: Celebrate the harvest and remember our ancestors’ journey in the desert by eating in the sukkah, a temporary outdoor shelter. Join us for meals under the stars, lulav shaking, and lots of fun.

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Simchat Torah

Rejoicing with the Torah

Date: [Insert Date]

What We Do: Dance and sing as we celebrate the completion and restart of the Torah reading cycle. Simchat Torah is all about joy and community – come join the celebration!

Chanukah

The Festival of Lights

Date: [Insert Date]

What We Do: Light the menorah, enjoy delicious latkes and sufganiyot (doughnuts), and celebrate the miracle of Chanukah. We’ll have plenty of
events to brighten up the winter nights!

Purim

The Festival of Lots

Date: [Insert Date]

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