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When is Passover? What to know ahead of the major Jewish holiday
Passover commemorates the Israelites' liberation from Egypt with symbolic foods and seders, observed worldwide for seven or eight days, starting April 1 this year.
- Passover begins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from enslavement in Egypt as chronicled in the Bible's Book of Exodus.
- Following Pharaoh's refusal to free the Israelites, God sent 10 plagues to Egypt, sparing Israelite families who marked their doors with lamb's blood. In the biblical account, God "passes over" these homes during the final plague.
- Observing strict dietary customs, families avoid leaven for the holiday, consuming unleavened matzah instead to symbolize the Israelites' frantic exodus. Makers follow a rule to not let dough rise for more than 18 minutes, creating the "bread of affliction."
- A Seder plate with symbolic foods anchors the traditional meal as families gather for a Passover Seder, reading from the Haggadah to retell the story through prayers and songs.
- While typically observed for eight days, the holiday lasts seven days in Israel, ending April 8. Among the many ways to celebrate, Jews often exchange greetings like "Chag Sameach" or "good day.
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When is Passover? What to know about the Jewish holiday
When is Passover? What to know about the Jewish holiday. Passover, a major Jewish holiday celebrated by millions around the world, begins this week. In the U.S., you may see families observing the multi-day holiday with special dinners, specific foods and different practices around working and…
Bubbe-Approved Passover Recipes for Your Seder Celebration
Passover starts on April 1, and like all good Jewish holidays, food plays a central role. The holiday kicks off with the seder, held on the first and second nights of Passover. It’s a time for friends and family to gather around the table and retell the story of the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt. There are lots of symbolic foods, lively discussions, singing, and plenty of matzah and wine to go around. When it’s finally time to eat the meal, …
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