Here are some names. For holidays, see below. Abraham (Genesis ch.11-25)
Isaac (Genesis ch.17, 21, 22 and 26)
Jacob (Genesis ch.25, and 27-35)
Joseph (Genesis ch.37, and 39-50)
Moses (Exodus ch.2 onwards)
Joshua, Deborah (Judges ch.4-5), Samuel, King David, King Solomon, King Hezekiah, Mordecai, Ezra, Hillel, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Judah ("the prince"), Rabbi Ashi, Rabbi Saadia Gaon, and thousands more.
See also:
Dates and major names in Jewish history
Holidays and other occasions:
Many of these holidays are found in Leviticus ch.23. Other occasions are more recent; specifically Purim (2375 years), Hanukkah (2200 years), and the fasts marking the Destruction of the Temple (Zechariah 7:3 and 8:19).The holidays begin at sunset and last until after nightfall around 25 hours later. They serve to enrich the Jewish year and to connect the people with their past.
All of these days are marked by added prayers and Torah-readings; and each has its specific observances.
Fast days:
Judaism has six yearly fasts. The fasts start shortly before dawn and end at twilight, except for Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av which start the evening before at sunset and last for 25 hours.
The sixth fast, Yom Kippur, is the Day of Atonement, commanded in Leviticus 23:26-32.
Each festival has its specific purpose and laws:
Reasons for the holidays:
Every one of them has as its purpose "remembering the Exodus from Egypt" (as stated in our prayers and the kiddush over wine). In addition, Passover is a Thanksgiving to God for the barley-harvest, Shavuot is a thanksgiving to God for the wheat-harvest, and Sukkot is a thanksgiving to God for the ingathering of grain.
Shavuot also celebrates the Giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, and Sukkot commemorates God having protected us in the wilderness.
It may also be noted that it is instinctive and a moral and emotional need to celebrate in front of God every so often. This was Cain's motivation in making his offering in Genesis ch.4 without having been commanded.
Had God not given us the Torah-festivals listed above, we might instinctively seek out those of the Canaanites, which the Torah warns against (Exodus 34:15) immediately before listing the Jewish festivals (in the following verses).
See this link: http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/timeline-of-jewish-history
Well some Jewish holidays are Sukkot, Purim, Passover, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and MORE!
Sol Scharfstein has written: 'Jewish History and You' -- subject(s): Chronology, Jews, History 'Understanding Jewish Holidays and Customs'
Scribes in ancient Judea taught about the Jewish religion. They debated certain aspects of the Bible and recorded important events in Jewish history.
Matityahu Minc is the author of the book "The Glory of the Jewish Holidays". This book provides insights and reflections on the significance of Jewish holidays within the context of Jewish history and tradition.
The history of the Jewish nation.
the Jewish holidays = החגים היהודים (pronounced "hakhagim hayehudim")
The military position given to Josephus was that of Roman Procurator of Judea. This is considered the beginning of the Jewish Wars, and the first Jewish-Roman War, in history.
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The Jewish religion was known as Hebrew, which is also the name of the ancient, textual language they use for religious ceremonies.
The exiled the Ten Israelite tribes.
There is a book by Morris Epstein (available through Abebooks) called All About Jewish Holidays and Customs.