The favorites of the jewish community

The Jewish community in Canada is the fourth largest in the world and include primarily the Jews of the Ashkenazi or Sephardic rite. Most Sephardic Jews are French-speaking and live in Montreal. On the contrary, almost all Ashkenazis are English-speaking, including those living in Quebec. The major celebrations of this community are Hanukkah, Pesach, Roch Hashana and Sukkot.

The Pomegranate

December 7, 2020

The pomegranate is the fruit of the pomegranate tree, native to Asia. The pomegranate has been cultivated for several centuries. There are 1200 varieties of pomegranates cultivated either for their flowers or their fruits. However, the most popular varieties are the Wonderful in Israel, the Mollar and Tendrar in Spain, and the Hicaz in Turkey.

hanukkah｜December 7 to 15, 2024

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated from 25 Kislev (in November or December depending on the year) and which lasts 8 days. It is the festival of lights which is celebrated by the lighting of the menorah each evening. In remembrance of the miracle of the small vial of holy oil, it is customary to consume foods fried in oil.

One of the classic dishes of Europe is the potato latke while in Israel it is the sufganiyah. In remembrance of the miracle of the small vial of holy oil, it is customary to consume foods fried in oil. One of the classic dishes of Europe is the potato latke while in Israel it is the soufganya.

rosh hashanah｜October 2 to 4, 2024

Rosh Hashanah is a 2-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the new calendar year of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated by lighting candles, preparing festive meals and making prayers including the ringing of the ram's horn.

Meals on the 2 holiday evenings begin with apple slices dipped in honey. The pomegranate is widely consumed, because its seeds symbolize life, love, fertility and prosperity. Dates, figs, leeks, beets and squash are also present during this festival.

sukkot｜October 16 to 23, 2024

Sukkot is a Jewish celebration that lasts for a week and takes place every year in October. This holiday is reminiscent of Thanksgiving as it celebrates the farmers' annual harvests. The Jewish community comes together to thank God for the blessings that nature has offered during the year.

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