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Bible Feasts Calendar 2010-2014

Dates of Jewish Holidays and Feasts in the Bible

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This Bible feasts calendar (below) covers the dates of Jewish holidays and feasts from 2010-2014. Compare Gregorian calendar dates with the Jewish calendar. Also learn important facts about each of the major feasts of the Bible.

Today most western nations use the Gregorian calendar, which is a solar calendar. It is called the Gregorian calendar because it was established in 1582 by Pope Gregory VIII. The Jewish calendar is based on both solar and lunar movements. Since the Jewish day begins and ends at sunset, the holidays begin at sundown on the evening of the previous day. The New Year of the Jewish calendar begins on Rosh Hashanah (September or October). An easy way to calculate the Jewish calendar year is to add 3761 to the Gregorian calendar year.

Paul said in Colossians 2:16-17 that these festivals and celebrations were actually a shadow of the things to come through Christ. And though as Christians we may not commemorate these holidays in the traditional biblical sense, as we discover the significance of each, we will certainly gain a greater knowledge of God's Word, an improved understanding of the Bible, and a deeper relationship with the Lord.

The Jewish name for each holiday is linked to in-depth information on About.com's Judaism site. The Bible Feast name links to a detailed profile of each holiday from a Christian perspective, explaining the biblical basis, traditional observances, seasons, facts, and an interesting section revealing the fulfillment of the Messiah, Jesus Christ through each of the feasts.

Also: "Seasons of Faith" Christian Holiday Calendar.

Bible Feasts Calendar 2010-2014

Bible Feasts Calendar
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Holiday Holidays begin at sundown on the evening of the previous day.
Feast of Lots
(Purim)
Feb
28
Mar
20
Mar
8
Feb
24
Mar
16
Passover
(Pesach)
Mar
30
April
19
April
7
Mar
26
April
15
Feast of Weeks or Pentecost (Shavuot) May
19
June
8
May
27
May
15
June
4
Jewish Year 5771 5772 5773 5774 5775
Feast of Trumpets or New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Sept
9
Sept
29
Sept
17
Sept
5
Sept
25
Day of Atonement
(Yom Kippur)
Sept
18
Oct
8
Sept
26
Sept
14
Oct
4
Feast of Tabernacles
(Sukkot)
Sept
23
Oct
13
Oct
1
Sept
19
Oct
9
Rejoicing in the Torah
(Simchat Torah)
Oct
1
Oct
21
Oct
9
Sept
27
Oct
17
Feast of Dedication
(Hanukkah)
Dec
2
Dec
21
Dec
9
Nov
28
Dec
17

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