Simchat Torah (begins at sundown – Jewish)
The final day of the holiday of Sukkot, Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday, which translates literally to the Joy of the Torah. The holiday marks the end of the annual cycle of reading the Jewish Bible and the beginning of the new cycle. In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated simultaneously.

Shemini Atzeret (began last night at sundown – Jewish)
Literally translated as the “eighth day of the assembly”, this Jewish holiday marks the ending of the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot.

More info: Sukkot on the Net: Shemini Atzeret

BTW – Tonight at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.

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Shemini Atzeret (begins at sundown – Jewish)
This Jewish holiday commemorates the end of Sukkot. In ancient Israel, this holiday marked the start of the rainy season.

More info: Sukkot on the Net: Shemini Atzeret

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National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
Today’s the day to work up a sweat. Join in one of 700 events around the country marking the annual celebration of women’s health and fitness.

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National Good Neighbor Day
To have good neighbors, one must be a good neighbor. Reach out to your neighbors today by starting a tradition of sharing this day together.

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Ancestor Appreciation Day
A day for learning about and honoring your family’s ancestors.

Gold Star Mother’s Day
Since World War I, the Gold Star Mothers Club has provided support to mothers that lost sons or daughters while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

On the last Sunday in September, America honors its bereaved mothers in a very special Mother’s Day.

More info: Mother’s Day on the Net: Gold Star Mother’s Day

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