Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

National Bagelfest Day is a celebration that started in Mattoon, Illinois. The idea for the event was introduced by Murray Lender, the man who owns the Bagel Factory and Lender’s Bagels. It all started in 1986 when Murray decided to host a breakfast for the people of his town in ...

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

In a miraculous stroke of culinary genius, someone thought that topping vanilla custard with a brittle crust of caramelized sugar would taste good. Of course they were wrong — it tasted incredibly delicious! The dessert is best known as Crème Brûlée (“burnt creme” in French) and depending on where you’re ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

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Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Weirdly enough, the origins of the Cheesecakes are not known to us but it can be traced as early as back to ancient Greece. The recipe used back then only consisted of the most basic ingredients such as cheese, flour, and honey. Interestingly, cheesecake was fed to the greek athletes ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

If you have never had an ice cream sandwich before, you are seriously missing out! This is one of the most delicious ice cream treats. It is simple to make, but it is extremely tasty. An ice cream sandwich is simply a frozen dessert that has two cookies, wafers, or ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the naked eye, except when it is silhouetted against the Sun during a solar eclipse. The original meaning of the term ...

Great American Outdoors Act This landmark conservation legislation will use revenues from energy development to provide up to $1.9 billion a year for five years to provide needed maintenance for critical facilities and infrastructure in our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and American Indian schools. It will also use ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

The unique fusion of ice cream with root beer is unlike anything else. This summertime delicacy has a history as rich as its texture and flavor! Frank J. Wisner, the owner of Colorado’s Cripple Creek Brewing, is the person to thank for creating the root beer float on August 19, ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Purple Heart Day, on August 7th, commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit decorated six known soldiers.

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. Book Lovers Day is widely recognized ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

This celebration of the animal kingdom’s most beautiful and fearsome creature was founded by Big Cat Rescue, the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big cats. August 10th is a day for people to come together from across the world to pay tribute to the mighty lion in as many ...

Friday 26 July 2024 Opening Ceremony Play Duration Time3:26 Best of the Opening Ceremonies Saturday 27 July 2024 (14 gold medal events) Artistic gymnastics: 1100-1330; 1530-1800; 2000-2230: M qualifications Badminton: 0830-1200: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1400-1730: M/W/Mixed singles & doubles group stage; 1930-2300: M/W singles & doubles group stage Basketball: 1100-1515: M group phase (2 ...

Although the first U.S. reference to panini dates to 1956, a precursor appeared in a 16th-century Italian cookbook. Panini sandwiches became trendy in Milanese bars, called paninoteche, in the 1970s, when office workers were looking for quick lunch choices. Trendy U.S. restaurants, particularly in New York, began selling the sandwiches, ...

♦ First Quarter Moon: From its unseen infancy the moon embarks into her first phase of growth. This is symbolic of a time of maturation. Her thrust to reach fullness in the first quarter is also symbolic of assertion, drive, motivation, and the need to accomplish. First-quarter moons are a ...

Elephants and humans have come a long way together throughout the history of civilization. Thanks to the sheer expanse of the African elephant’s natural environment as well as its size and threatening posture, it has largely managed to resist captivity and domestication. The Asian elephant, on the other hand, which ...

Do you lavishly spend money like they did in “The Great Gatsby”? Are you saving for retirement but uncertain where every penny is going? Do you live from paycheck to paycheck? Whatever your financial situation may be, it is time to look at the big picture and commit to becoming ...

The Assumption of Mary is one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. The equivalent belief in the Eastern Orthodox Church is the Dormition of the Mother of God or "the Falling Asleep of the Mother of God".

Where many parts of Canada celebrate Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August, Discovery Day is celebrated in Yukon on the third Monday of August. The origin of Yukon’s Discovery Day dates back to August 17, 1896, when George Washington Carmack discovered gold at Yukon’s Bonanza Creek. His discovery ...

At any amusement park, it has the highest “wow” factor. On National Roller Coaster Day, August 16, take a ride on one and get a thrill a minute! If you’re an adult, relive a child’s anticipation of a slow, rickety climb way, way up the loopty-loop and dashing way, way ...

Have you ever feared a black cat crossing your path? This is from ancient superstitions where people thought this meant bad luck. For many cultures and historical settings, black cats were actually meant for positive things. So, to try and dispel these myths about black cats, National Black Cat Appreciation ...

Never Give Up Day is all about cultivating a mindset of determination, which helps us to get through all of the difficult challenges that life throws our way. It is about motivating and inspiring ourselves and others, as well as remembering people that have never given up on those. We ...

The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon (when the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180°).[3] This means that the lunar hemisphere facing Earth—the near side—is ...

A rainbow baby is a baby born soon after a miscarriage or stillbirth. And although it is so incredible to deliver a healthy baby after such a devastating delivery, it is common to experience many mixed feelings when it comes to the new pregnancy and newborn child. Grieving takes time ...

Dates August 23rd-Sept. 22nd Element: Earth Polarity: Negative Quality: Mutable Ruling Planet: Mercury Ruling House: Sixth Spirit Color: Silver Lucky Gem: Peridot Flower: Sunflower & marigold Top Love Matches: Cancer Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac, belongs to those born between the dates of August 23rd and September 22nd. ...

The Banana Split, surprisingly, has a very definite history, and we can pinpoint its origins to one David Evans Stickler in 1904, where he was serving as an apprentice pharmacist at Tassel Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Like most pharmacies of the day, it had a soda fountain attached, and it ...

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

Aug. 26 - Sept. 8, 2024 - Flushing, New York Travel to New York for the only Grand Slam Tennis Tournament on U.S. soil. Purchase U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Packages that can include tickets to Opening or Final Round matches. Stay in the Times Sqauare & Central Park area with our ...

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John Locke was an English philosopher, popularly known as the “Father of Liberalism.” Born on August 29, 1632, he was among the most influential thinkers of his time, and strongly advocated individual liberty and rights. According to Locke, “Anything that a man has as a matter of human rights or ...

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In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the naked eye, except when it is silhouetted against the Sun during a solar eclipse. The original meaning of the term ...

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Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. The three-day weekend it falls on is called Labor ...

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Skyscrapers have become pretty commonplace in modern times, and National Skyscraper Day is our golden opportunity to appreciate these architectural marvels and feats of engineering. Skyscrapers grace our big cities with their bold presence and define our skylines with mighty buildings that literally seem to scrape the sky. But skyscrapers ...

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America marks National Wildlife Day on September 4. It’s an opportunity for everyone to step back, take a deep breath and think about all that surrounds us. It inspiring to consider preservation and conservation efforts that work to improve the natural world. There remains so much to learn. As Henry ...

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While National Read a Book Day is believed to have originated in the US, other details of the day’s history are unclear. What is clear, though, is Americans’ love for books! And, for many, this is a welcomed day because 81% of us don’t feel we spend as much time ...

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In 1969, nine-year-old Russell Capper sent President Nixon a letter suggesting that a day should be set aside in order to celebrate grandparents. On June 12, 1969, he received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods — Personal Secretary to the President — reading, “Dear Russell, Thank you for your ...

In 1969, nine-year-old Russell Capper sent President Nixon a letter suggesting that a day should be set aside in order to celebrate grandparents. On June 12, 1969, he received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods — Personal Secretary to the President — reading, “Dear Russell, Thank you for your ...

We lead busy lifestyles and barely get time to sit and actually process our thoughts, which is likely a reason why mental health issues or underlying problems go unassessed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is committed somewhere in the world every 40 seconds. Approximately 800,000 people die ...

♦ First Quarter Moon: From its unseen infancy the moon embarks into her first phase of growth. This is symbolic of a time of maturation. Her thrust to reach fullness in the first quarter is also symbolic of assertion, drive, motivation, and the need to accomplish. First-quarter moons are a ...

In 2007, a group of young people at the National Leadership Forum at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, came up with the idea of The Encouragement Project. The group went on to start a celebration which they called the National Day of Encouragement. This was the result of a grim ...

Do you see the world through rose-colored glasses? If so, National Coloring Day, an annual event every September 14, is right for you! Following behind National Coloring Book Day in August, National Coloring Day expands the experience into lots of artsy mediums. As a stress-reducer, coloring isn’t just for kids ...

Mawlid[a] (Arabic: مَولِد‎, lit. 'Birth [of Muhammad]') is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which is commemorated primarily on 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.[1][2] The history of this celebration goes back to the early days of Islam when some of the Tabi‘un ...

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The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon (when the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180°).[3] This means that the lunar hemisphere facing Earth—the near side—is ...

The International Coastal Cleanup Day came into existence more than 30 years ago. It was founded by Linda Maraniss and Kathy O’Hara, both of whom worked at the Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental agency that specializes in formulating resolutions and policies at federal and governmental levels. In 1986, Maraniss was ...

National I.T. Professionals Day was created in 2015 in an effort to show appreciation for the tech wizards who take care of the nuts and bolts so that the average worker’s station stays hooked up to the company network and operates flawlessly. If you’re old enough, you remember when the ...

The first day of autumn often called fall (September equinox or autumnal equinox) is when the sun shines directly on the celestial equator passing from north to south and the length of day and night are almost the same. This is referred to as astronomical autumn or the September equinox. Astronomical ...

Dates Sept. 23rd-Oct.22nd Element: Air Polarity: Positive Quality: Cardinal Ruling Planet: Venus Ruling House: Seventh Spirit Color: Blue Lucky Gem: Sapphire Flower: Rose Top Love Matches: Gemini Libra, the seventh sign in the zodiac, belongs to those born between the dates of September 23rd to October 22nd. Learn all about ...

The first day of fall is Saturday, September 23, 2023—the same day as the autumn equinox—in the Northern Hemisphere. The date varies slightly year to year, but it is usually September 22 or 23. On rare occasions, it can fall

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

Public Lands Day Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, ...

When confronted with the legend of Johnny Appleseed, most people are surprised to discover that this American legend was a living, breathing, historical human being! It’s true. Far from being simply the stuff of folklore and folk tales, Appleseed (real name: John Chapman) was an American nurseryman who introduced apple ...

In astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the naked eye, except when it is silhouetted against the Sun during a solar eclipse. The original meaning of the term ...

Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration that begins on the first day of Tishrei, which is the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year. In contrast to the ecclesiastical lunar new year on the first day of the first month Nisan, the spring Passover month which marks Israel's exodus from Egypt, ...

After WWII, Germany was divided into four military sectors, each controlled by France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was formed and, on October 7 of the same year, the German Democratic Republic (also known as the DDR — ...

Urbanization can be traced way back to ancient Mesopotamia (now called Iraq). Two cities flourished in this period, Uruk and Ur, which were situated close to the banks of the Euphrates River at the time. Historians also credit the rise of urban areas to such river valley civilizations in places ...

The National Forgiveness & Happiness Day is an occasion that celebrates forgiveness and encourages people to let bygones be bygones. This is because being unforgiving will only be harmful to you in the long run and will have no impact on the one who hurt you. To encourage the practice ...

♦ First Quarter Moon: From its unseen infancy the moon embarks into her first phase of growth. This is symbolic of a time of maturation. Her thrust to reach fullness in the first quarter is also symbolic of assertion, drive, motivation, and the need to accomplish. First-quarter moons are a ...

10/11-12 Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a day-long fast and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services

The anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.

Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection G‑d provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt. We celebrate Sukkot by dwelling in a foliage-covered booth (known as a sukkah) and ...

The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon (when the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180°).[3] This means that the lunar hemisphere facing Earth—the near side—is ...

Sweetest Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the Midwestern United States, in parts of the Northeastern United States, in Arizona, and in Florida on the third Saturday in October. It is a day to share romantic deeds or expressions, and acts of charity and kindness. Sweetest Day has ...

The idea of joining several businesses together in a shared initiative to boost commerce started in Europe many years ago. Traders would band together and establish trade policies that would protect them against the foreign bourgeoisie. The term ‘chamber of commerce’ was first recorded in 1599 in Marseilles, France, when ...

The United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society observed World Osteoporosis Day for the first time on 20 October, 1996. This initiative was further supported by the European Commission with a prime aim to prevent fractures caused by osteoporosis. It tried to bring policymakers, professionals, and the common public together in order ...

Stuttering is a communication disorder involving disruptions, or dysfluencies, in a person’s speech, but there are nearly as many ways to stutter as there are people who stutter. Read more on our What Is Stuttering? There are lots of Myths About Stuttering out there, including the notion that it can ...

Stuttering is a communication disorder involving disruptions, or dysfluencies, in a person’s speech, but there are nearly as many ways to stutter as there are people who stutter. Read more on our What Is Stuttering? There are lots of Myths About Stuttering out there, including the notion that it can ...

Dates oct.23-Nov. 21st Element: Water Polarity: Negative Quality: Fixed Ruling Planet: Pluto, Mars Ruling House: Eighth Spirit Color: Black Lucky Gem: Topaz & opal Flower: Hibiscus & geraniums Top Love Matches: Cancer Zodiac, the eighth sign in the zodiac, belongs to those born between the dates of October 23rd and ...

10/23-24 Its role is as an extra day of spiritual celebration of the protective relationship between God and his chosen people, the Jews, which was demonstrated during their 40 years of exile after Moses received the 10 Commandments on Sinai on their behalf. It combines both thanksgiving for the harvest and ...

The last quarter moon falls one week after the full moon. From Earth, we see the moon half-lit. Actually, we’re seeing one quarter of the moon – hence the name – because the rest of the lit part is on the far side where we can’t see it. A last ...

10/24-25 Simchat Torah or Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret, which follows immediately after the festival of ...

NATIONAL DAY OF DEPLOYED HISTORY Shelle Michaels Aberle founded National Day of the Deployed in 2006. Ms. Aberle approached then North Dakota Governor John Hoeven for support of a North Dakota Proclamation for the day. Governor Hoeven was the first governor in the United States to recognize deployed troops in ...