Jewish Holidays and Shabbat
Jewish holidays are not only full of meaningful rituals and celebration — they also offer teachings that guide us in living out our Jewish values. These themes have endured for thousands of years because they speak to what’s good in all of us: our desire to build community, to exist in harmony with our natural environment and each other, and to create societies driven by justice and compassion.
Explore Jewish Holiday Materials
MAZON’s materials and projects below connect hunger-related education and advocacy with major Jewish holidays. Click the featured items below to visit our Resource and Curriculum Center for all relevant holiday materials.
For support in building your holiday programs, please contact our Outreach team.
High Holy Days
During the High Holy Days, may the sounding of the shofar call us to act on behalf of all those who are hungry in our midst.
Sukkot
Sukkot reminds us that shelter is fragile and food is never guaranteed. Make sure all who are hungry are fed.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a time to rededicate ourselves to our core Jewish values.
Purim
The story of Purim teaches us the importance of justice and community.
Passover
On Passover, we say "Let all who are hungry, come and eat." Make this call to action a reality.
Shabbat
Shabbat calls us to bless the bread and welcome all who are hungry to our table.
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