[quoted Gr p.43]. It symbolizes human equality, (Talmud Berachat 17e, Gr p. 44)

enjoyment on God, Social responsibility. "Half is god God, half is for you." (Betza 15b)

Sin means transgression of laws.

b) Minor Feasts of Pilgrimage

i) Hanukkah: Christmas is Christian Hanukkah. it celebrates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabess in 165 BC. [Gr. p. 57]

25 Kislev - 2/3 Teret Celebrates with minorah, the 8th candles.

ii) Purim: 1day, 14th Adar. Rad the Megillah (the BVook of Esther.) [Gr. 60]

iii) Simchat Torah (Joy of Torah): for reformed Jews only. 15 -23 Tirshri.

The following information is taken from

Schuerer, Emil. The History of the Jewish People in the Age of Jesus Christ. (175 B.C. - A. D. 135) (E. T.) Vol. I.

Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1973.

Appendix III

Principle Features of The Jewish Calendar

The Jewsish and, according to Josephus, corresponding Macedonian months compare with the Julian calendar as follows: