Page 244 of 946

"Olympic Pride, American Prejudice" film screening

January 9, 2018

The award-winning film is part of Elon's Black History Month programming and sponsored by Elon Athletics, Elondocs, African and African American Studies and CREDE. Turner Theatre, Schar Hall, 7 p.m.

Religious Holiday, Jewish: Hanukkah

January 5, 2018

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights of candle lighting. In Hebrew, the word “hanukkah” means “dedication,” and it commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E.

Religious Holiday, Jewish: Sukkot

January 5, 2018

This festival begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur and is one of the most joyous holidays. Sukkot helps commemorate the period in which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert. People live and eat in temporary dwellings during the festival.

Religious Holiday, Islam: Ashura

January 5, 2018

The Day of Ashura commemorates, for Shi’a Muslims, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Religious Holiday: Jewish, Yom Kippur

January 5, 2018

Yom Kippur is a complete Sabbath, meaning no work can be performed on this day. It includes a complete fast and solemn services. “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement.”