Jewish Holidays in Israel
Tzohar’s Jewish Holiday Department in Memory of Dr. Aryeh (Leon) & Faye (Tzipora Dvora) Kronitz z”l
Most Jews in Israel are not members of a synagogue or Jewish community center, and therefore lack access to main Jewish holidays activities, prayers and celebrations.
Tzohar makes the Jewish holidays in Israel experience accessible to all Jews.
Our Israel holiday calendar events for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Purim, and Shavuot are fast becoming the choice for a generation of Jewish Israelis who want to come together to celebrate their Jewish holidays and cultural identity. Tzohar provides the best experience that Judaism has to offer in a relevant and embracing atmosphere.
These events are hosted in kibbutzim, moshavim, and cultural centers– wherever we are invited to establish a shared celebration of the Jewish holidays in Israel. They are staffed by hundreds of Tzohar volunteers and attract over 100,000 participants annually. They foster real partnerships and relationships between the different sectors of Israeli society.
Our holiday programs are held in cooperation with Ohr Torah Stone in order to maximize their national reach and impact.
To establish a Tzohar holiday event in your community email Hani at hanige@tzohar.org.il
Main Jewish Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
In 2017, 35,000 people participated in our nationwide Rosh Hashanah program, and came to hear our shofar blowing in parks and public spaces across the country.
To establish a Rosh Hashanah service in your community, or to find your nearest Tzohar Rosh Hashanah experience
email Hani at hanige@tzohar.org.il
Yom Kippur
in Memory of Dr. Aryeh (Leon) Kronitz z”lTzohar has evolved a unique recipe for organized Yom Kippur prayer services which incorporate
- Learning circles that take place in a number of locations after evening prayers, which address aspects of Yom Kippur that are relevant to contemporary Jewish Israeli issues.
- Explanatory pamphlet on customs, prayers and the significance of Yom Kippur, with guidelines to help worshippers follow the prayers
- Specially written festival prayer book to ease participation in the services
In 2017, 65,000 people experienced Yom Kippur with Tzohar at 338 locations around Israel.
To establish a Tzohar Yom Kippur service in your community, or to find your nearest Yom Kippur experience
email Hani at hanige@tzohar.org.il
Purim
in Memory of Dr. Aryeh (Leon) Kronitz z”lOur family oriented Megillah readings are led by Tzohar volunteers in cultural and community centers across the length and breadth of Israel. They are a focal event for local residents, and are attended by young and old, secular and religious, immigrants and veteran Israelis.
In 2018 we staged 459 Megillah reading locations, attracted 90,000 participants and began cooperative ventures with national organizations such as the Israel Fire Brigade and WIZO, as well as in homes for the elderly in conjunction with the Ministry for Social Equality.
To establish a Tzohar Megillah reading in your community, or to find your nearest Tzohar Megillah reading experience
email Hani at hanige@tzohar.org.il
Shavuot
in Memory of Faye (Tzipora Dvora) Kronitz z”l
Tzohar has taken the tradition of learning Torah throughout the night of Shavuot and transformed it into a significant and relevant experience. Israelis from diverse backgrounds learn relevant Jewish issues together in an accepting, welcoming atmosphere.
Large local authorities such as Tel Aviv municipality join forces with Tzohar to host and promote the program. Participants return year after year, strengthening their connection with their Jewish heritage.
In 2017, Tzohar launched Tikun Leil – Open House, communal study session taking place in private homes. Recognizing a growing thirst for community engagement in an intimate atmosphere, families across the country open their homes and invite their local communities to sessions where neighbors learn their choice of Jewish content together.
To establish a Tzohar Shavuot event in your community, or to find your nearest Tzohar Shavuot experience
Email Hani at hanige@tzohar.org.il