Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is one of the Jewish religion’s "most sacred and widely observed holidays," notes History.com. Passover commemorates the Israelites’ departure from ancient Egypt, ...

As Passover approached, those preparing for the holiday began cleaning their homes, discarding leavened products and getting ready for family meals and gatherings, including the Seder night. This is a ...

It cannot. A holiday that remembers biblical plagues cannot be bullied by a pandemic. Starting Wednesday at sundown, Passover is the eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the Hebrew slaves ...

Let’s start this out with an honest warning: While I’m the granddaughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors, I’m also the daughter of atheists, so my first Passover seder was in college. This is not an ...

As Passover begins this week, it provides us with a critical opportunity to reflect on immigration, freedom, and the holiday’s relevance for Jews and non-Jews alike. Today more than ever. “When ...

STAMFORD -- After Rabbi Chezy Deren mixed some matzo dough, Daniel Radin, 16, and his friends rolled it and used the edges of the pins to make signature perforations in the unleavened bread. Zach ...

Jewish communities are commemorating Passover, which this year began at sundown Wednesday and ends Thursday. Sacred traditions and Seders are ways it is observed. Seders are feasts among families, ...

Now that Passover is over, we are free. After all, Passover is the holiday where we celebrate not only our emancipation from slavery, but also our freedom to become more than what we were previously.

Passover emphasizes charity and helping others, particularly providing for those in need. The tradition of "Maot Chitim" ensures everyone can participate in the holiday, regardless of their financial ...