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Judaic Studies

*Sukkot* (Judaism)

The Feast of the Tabernacles and Harvest festival (work is prohibited the first two days)

Simchat Torah* (Judaism)

Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle (work is prohibited)

Hanukkah (Judaism)

Festival of Lights commemorating rededication of Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem at time of Maccabean Revolt

Pesach/Passover* (Judaism)

Commemorates liberation of Israelites by God from slavery in Egypt and their freedom as a nation under leadership of Moses (work is prohibited on first and last two days)

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