Jewish Festivals are an important part of the Jewish faith and culture. Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them in the ancient Persian Empire. Sukkot is a harvest festival that commemorates the 40 years of wandering in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. Seder is a ritual meal that marks the beginning of PASSOVER, which celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Chanukah is a festival of lights that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.