At the beginning of autumn, Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism’s most important holidays, is observed, with this year’s celebrations ending Friday. Based on the Hebrew calendar, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated between either September or October each year, lasting two days and marking the start of the Jewish New Year celebration. This year’s holiday started on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at ...

Sundown on Thursday marks the beginning of Chanukkah, with multiple events planned to celebrate the festival of lights in Santa Clarita over the next eight days.  Chanukkah, is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev, according to the Old Almanac. Because the Hebrew calendar is based ...