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Simchat Torah.
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Is Simchat Torah considered a Jewish High Holiday?
No
What is the Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mt Sinai?
It is known as Shavuot in Hebrew, or the Feast of Pentecost in Christian terminology.
What makes the Torah significant to Jewish history?
The Torah defines the Jewish religion.
What is the Sigd festival that is celebrated by the Ethiopian Jewish community?
The holiday symbolizes the acceptance of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is mainly celebrated today in Israel.
Why isn't Hanukkah a religious holiday?
It is a religious holiday. However it is not a holiday prescribed by the Torah, but was added at a later time by the Rabbis as a celebration of the miracle of the jug of oil. Therefore we are not forbidden from performing any acts of creation, as we are on the Sabbath or holidays that come from the Torah. Purim is another holiday prescribed by the sages (the last of the prophets), and therefore is also not a Holy day.
When did the Jewish food laws start and why are they still ongoing today?
The Jewish food laws started 3300 years ago, when the Torah was given. They are still ongoing today because the Torah is for all generations. See also:The Jewish food-laws
What is the name of the Hebrew harvest festival?
The main Jewish Harvest festival is called Sukkot (סוכות), which occurs in autumn. It is also sometimes called the Festival of Tabernacles or the Festival of Booths. There is also a summer harvest festival called Shavu'ot (שבועות). Shavout (literally means: "weeks"), also known as the holiday of the giving of the Torah, ("Matan Torah") and the holiday of first-fruits ("Bikurim").
What are the teachings about the Torah and is a record of Jewish law?
Both the Torah and the Talmud are important records of Jewish laws and teachings. See the Related Links.Link: More about the TorahLink: More about the TalmudLink: Examples of Jewish laws
Holiday that starts with y?
Interesting and good question there. I had to do a little of searching into this, that start with an Y, and there is ONLY one; and that is: Yom Kippur - Jewish Holiday
What is the Basis for the Jewish Torah?
The Torah states that it was given by God.
Where did kosher start?
"Kosher" is what the Jewish people call those types of food that the Torah permits. The Torah was given during the lifetime of Moses, from God, in the Sinai wilderness.See also:More about the laws of keeping kosher
Is Torah Bright Jewish?
No
