Holidays
Prayers and blessings for the Jewish holidays, from Rosh Hashanah and Purim to Passover and Chanukah.
Rosh Hashanah
Purim
Passover
Chanukah
Holidays Guides
Chanukah Prayer Guide
Complete guide to Chanukah prayers and rituals including candle lighting order, the three blessings, Maoz Tzur, Al HaNissim, and Hallel.
Megillat Esther
Learn about Megillat Esther, the Book of Esther read on Purim. Includes the story, laws of the reading, customs, and how to fulfill this joyous mitzvah.
Sefirat HaOmer
Learn how to count the Omer, the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. Includes the blessing, counting method, spiritual significance, and customs of…
Tashlich
Learn about Tashlich, the Rosh Hashanah custom of symbolically casting sins into water. Includes the prayers, when and where to perform it, and its spiritual…
Passover Chametz
Complete guide to the Passover chametz rituals: Bedikat Chametz (search), Bitul Chametz (nullification), and Biur Chametz (burning). Learn the prayers and…
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About Holidays
Holidays are an essential part of Jewish religious practice. Am Hazak provides the complete text for each prayer in Hebrew with English translations, making it easy to follow along and understand the meaning behind each blessing.
Whether you're learning these prayers for the first time or looking for a convenient reference, our collection of 6 prayers in this category covers everything you need for holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each holiday has its own prayers and rituals, such as Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah, the reading of Megillat Esther on Purim, the search for chametz before Passover, and candle lighting on Chanukah.
Hallel, the Psalms of praise, is recited on festivals such as Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot, and Chanukah, and on Rosh Chodesh.