Jewish Holidays - Holidays of Biblical and Rabbinic (Talmudic) Origin

Holidays of Biblical and Rabbinic (Talmudic) Origin

Theories concerning possible non-Jewish sources for Biblical holidays are beyond the scope of this article. Please see individual holiday articles, particularly Shabbat (History).

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