Hol Hamoed: The Intermediate Days of Passover
Although they are not full festivals, they are still holy relative to ordinary days.
Counting the Omer
The days between Passover and Shavuot are considered a time of mourning.
Kosher Rules for Passover
A general guide to the rules of keeping kosher on Passover.
How to Greet People on Passover
Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings — in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino — to try out over the holiday.
Passover 2025
In 2025, the first seder will be held on the evening of Saturday, April 12.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
Moses said again God’s commandment to the Israelites, “This is the law of the Passover offering. You must remember this day as a covenant between Me and My people. Remember, this day you were freed from Egypt by God to go to the land of milk and honey. Remember, this day, for all generations and honor Me by not eating any leavened bread.”
“Remember also,” Moses said, “to redeem every first-born, whether animal or child, so that your children will ask, ‘what does this mean?’ Then you can answer to them, ‘It was with a mighty hand that the Lord brought us out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage.’”
Featured Commentary
Passover 101
What you need to know about the festival of freedom.
Kaddish Minyan With Rabbi Rachel Isaacs (Mondays)
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