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For most, if not all of May, the Jews count the Omer, which is a seven week period which starts on the second day of Passover and continues until Shavuot. There are a number of activities which are prohibited during the Omer period (which may remind Christians of Lent, but are more invasive), such as getting haircuts, holding weddings, and dancing. This is in painful commemoration for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died during this period nearly 2000 years ago.
There are two full-on holidays in May, depending on how the Jewish and Gregorian calendars align. In every May, there is the holiday of Lag B'Omer, literally the 33rd Day of the Omer. This day marks the anniversary of death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the 2nd century, He specifically requested that his life be remembered happily. On this day the mourning prohibitions of the Omer are lifted. If Passover falls early, such as will happen in 2015, the holiday of Shavuot, signalling the end of the Omer and the celebration of receiving the Torah, will happen towards the end of May. However, Shavuot can fall instead in the beginning of June if Passover comes late, such as will happen in 2016.
In Israel, Israeli Independence Day and Israeli Memorial Day are celebrated/commemorated in late April or early May depending on the year, but these are celebrations/commemorations made by Liberal Jews and generally ignored by Religious Jews.
What else can I help you with?
What other holidays do Jews celebrate?
They did.
Why do secular Jews celebrate Passover?
To participate in Jewish culture and tradition. Many people celebrate religious holidays even though they may not be religious (example Christmas).
Who celebrates Thanksgiving Day and Hanukkah?
Most American and Canadian Jews celebrate both of those holidays.
Do egyptians celebrate holidays?
Yes, they celebrate holidays!
Can Jews have parties?
Of course Jews can have parties! Even the most devout orthodox Jews celebrate holidays and special occasions with music and dancing like everyone else! example: Bar Mitzvahs
Do people in Paris celebrate US holidays?
The people in Paris are French and celebrate French holidays, not US holidays. There are some holidays, like Christmas, that are common to both countries, although the common means of celebrating them may differ. Some Americans who are in Paris at the time of an American holiday like Independence Day, may celebrate that day with other Americans or with some of their French friends.
What holidays do they celebrate in Chad?
They celebrate the same holidays people do in United States of America.
Why do you need to celebrate holidays?
Nobody is obligated to celebrate any holidays. But it would be a nice occasion if we took the time to celebrate and understand cultures behind public holidays. Holidays are a way or spending time and following tradition to be closer to your family. So, if that is the case... then why shouldn't we celebrate holidays?
Does Serena Williams celebrate special holidays?
No. She is a Jehovah Witness. She doesn't celebrate any holidays.
What holidays do the Cherokee Indians celebrate today?
They didn't really celebrate holidays they had festivals and fairs.
Is it good to celebrate holidays in school?
no,because some kids cant celebrate some holidays
What is the Christmas holiday for Jews?
Jews do not celebrate Christmas as Jesus plays absolutely no role in Judaism. If you mean what is the winter time holiday for Jews, the holiday they celebrate in the winter is Hanukkah, sometime in November or December. However, the two holidays are not related in any way, if anything, they're the antithesis of each other.
