Importance of Judaism Holidays

 There has been a noted pattern the not many holidays other than Christian celebrations get the day off from school. However, there are so many other religions, like Judaism that have special holidays that should get the same recognition.  

Passover- According to Judaism for Children, This specific eight day Jewish holiday celebrates the commemoration and liberation of the children in Israel who were freed from slavery in Egypt by Moses. It starts off with a Seder meal that each Jewish family takes part in, and during this a story is narrated from the Haggadah. Throughout these eight days no food items containing leavening are to be consumed. Prior to the beginning of Passover a big spring cleaning happens to ensure no past leaven in present. 

Rosh Hashanah- This is the Jewish New Year that celebrates the creation of the world. The holiday begins with ten days of repentance/self examination, and at that time God is in judgment on every person. Rosh Hashanah isn't the only name for this holiday! Others include Day of Judgement, the Day of the Sounding of the Shofar, and the Day of Remembrance. The celebration lasts for two days and in that time special services take place in the synagogue. There is an instrument called a shofar that's blown and it reminds Jew's of God's great power. Finally, to wish others a sweet and happy new year they eat apples dipped in honey. 

 

Yom Kippur- This holiday is the most sacred and sloem day in the Jewish new year. It closes the Days of Repentance. In this time Jew's will fast for 25 hours and spend their day in prayer. While praying they ask for forgiveness and resolving to behave better in the future.  

In conclusion, a possible solution to enhance the importance of Jewish holidays is to also let those who celebrate get the day off from school. This is beneficial because it allows those who celebrate to have their full focus on these days and not have to pack in other school responsibilities.