Jonathan Calos
A complete first year teacher checklist covering classroom setup, lesson planning, classroom management, and paperwork. What does a first year teacher need before school starts? A first year teacher needs four things in place before the first bell rings: a functional classroom setup, a basic classroom management plan, the first two weeks of lessons drafted, … Read more
Tu Bishvat 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, January 22, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, January 23. The holiday falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, which corresponds to Hebrew year 5787, one of four “New Years” mentioned in the Mishnah and historically used as a boundary marker for calculating … Read more
When is Purim 2027? Purim 2027 begins at sundown on Monday, March 22, 2027, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, March 23, 2027. This corresponds to the 14th of Adar II, 5787, on the Hebrew calendar. Because Purim follows the Hebrew lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, its date shifts every year. In 2027, … Read more
The Jewish holidays in 2029 begin with Tu BiShvat on January 30 and run through Asara B’Tevet on December 16. Because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, 2029 spans two Hebrew years — 5789 (through September) and 5790 (from September onward) — so the dates shift earlier or later compared to 2028 and 2030. Every Jewish … Read more
Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This date marks the end of Pitru Paksha (the fortnight for honoring ancestors) and the start of Devi Paksha, the countdown to Durga Puja. If you’re planning ancestral rituals, a Bengali festival calendar, or travel around Durga Puja, this is the one date to lock in for … Read more
Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027, according to Drik Panchang, the reference lunar calendar used across India. The festival itself spans five days, opening with Dhanteras on October 27 and closing with Bhai Dooj on October 31. Diwali, also spelled Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights and one of the most widely … Read more
Deepavali 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2027, and it’s gazetted as Singapore’s official public holiday for the festival. Since the date lands on a weekday rather than a Sunday, there’s no in-lieu day this year, but taking a single day of leave on Friday, October 29 stretches it into a four-day weekend. Deepavali 2027 … Read more
Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026, marking Kartik Amavasya, the new-moon night of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. In Singapore, because the holiday lands on a Sunday, Monday, November 9, 2026 is observed as the public holiday in lieu, giving most workers a three-day weekend. Deepavali 2026 at a Glance Detail 2026 Date Deepavali … Read more
When is Passover 2026? Passover 2026 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (for those observing outside Israel). This eight-day festival commemorates one of the most significant events in Jewish history—the Exodus from ancient Egypt over 3,000 years ago. According to Chabad.org, Passover always begins … Read more
Sukkot 2026 begins at sunset on Friday, September 25, and ends at nightfall on Friday, October 2. Shemini Atzeret begins at sunset on Friday, October 2, while Simchat Torah is observed on Saturday night, October 3, through Sunday, October 4, in the Diaspora. In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together as a … Read more