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Torah, Shabbat and Jewish life
Community articles on Torah, holidays, Shabbat, and how to learn Hebrew.
ShabbatWhat Shabbat is and how the community lives it
Shabbat is Judaism's weekly day of rest: from Friday at sunset until three stars appear on Saturday. Here is how we celebrate it at Beit Jasdó.
August 2026 · 6 min
HolidaysThe Jewish holidays of the year: a short guide
From the New Year (Rosh Hashanah) to Passover, a walk through the main holidays of the Jewish calendar and their meaning.
August 2026 · 7 min
HebrewWhy learn the alef-bet: the gateway to Hebrew
Learning the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet is the first step to reading the Torah and the prayers. Here is where to start, for free.
August 2026 · 5 min
Rosh HashanahRosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah opens the Days of Awe: two days of introspection, shofar, and renewal as the Jewish year begins.
Tishrei · 5 min