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How to Celebrate the Mo’edim
Guides for Gentile Participation in the Hebrew Calendar
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14
SHABBAT
The weekly Sabbath, set apart for rest, and the gathering of G-d’s people. It begins on Friday at sunset and ends on the following evening after nightfall. No work is to be done.
Passover /Pesach
April 12, 2025
Celebrated in March/April this Holy day commemorates G-d’s protection of the first born in Egypt and pointed to the sacrifice of Yeshua on the cross.
Feast of Unleavened Bread
April 12-20, 2025
Immediately following Pesach, it is an 8-day celebration observed by eating Matzah. Days 1 and 8 are considered Sabbaths, no work is to be done.
Pentecost/Shavuot
June 2, 2025
49 days after the Jews came out of Egypt, they stood before Mount Sinai and G‑d gave them the Torah with thunder and fire. 49 days after Yeshua was crucified, the Holy Spirit was given to His disciples in like manner.
First Fruits
Significant but overlooked celebration of the faithfulness of G-d. Yeshua is referred to as the first fruits of the dead by the Apostle Paul.
Counting of the Omer
April 13, 2025 – June 1, 2025
In anticipation of Shavuot, the 49 days, seven weeks from Pesach to Shavuot are counted. Counting begins with a special blessing each day on the second day of Pesach.
Yom Kippur
Sunset Friday, October 11, 2024- Sunset Saturday, October 12, 2024
The 10th of Tishrei is Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement. It is the holiest day in the Jewish year observed with prayer and fasting.
Rosh Hashanah
Sunset Wednesday October, 2, 2024 – Sunset Friday, October 4, 2024
The first day of the Jewish Year. Literally translated it means the head of the year. Also known as the Feast of Trumpets or the Day of Shofar blowing, because the shofar is blown for a total of 100 times.
Sukkot
Sunset Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Sunset Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur. It commemorates the miraculous protection G‑d provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.
How to begin with Shabbat
Guides to Food, Preparation of your Heart and Home, Candle Lighting and more
Links for families with littles
- Songs
- Talking topics for dinner
- How to help your children prepare for Shabbat
Becoming a Shaliach
- How to share with family and friends
- Helping to alleviate concerns of others
- Letting your Light shine
“Do not think I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them… Whoever does (the least of these commandments) and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven”
Yeshua HaMashiach
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