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Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread). On the fifteenth day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, Jews gather with family and friends in the evening to read from a book called the haggadah, meaning “telling,” which contains the order of prayers, rituals, readings, and songs for the Passover seder. Today, the holiday is a celebration of freedom and family.

History Customs and Rituals Blessings Glossary What to Expect at a Seder Songs for the Seder Is Passover 7 or 8 Days? Seder Preparation Checklist Passover Family Activities Celebrating Passover with Shalom Sesame: Seder Traditions Together with your children, watch these Shalom Sesame videos to learn about the customs of the Passover seder. Then try some of the discussion ideas and activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators to further extend the lessons learned in the videos. Test Your Passover Knowledge Make a Matzah Holder The Story of Passover – for Children Passover Seder for Young Children (4-5 years) Passover Seder for Young Children (2-3 years) The Origins of Charoset Legumes and Rice: Kosher for Passover? Celebrating Passover with Shalom Sesame: The Story of the Exodus Celebrating Passover with Shalom Sesame: Passover Around the World View All Family Activities Passover Recipes Kneidlach (Matzah Balls) This recipe is so old (from my mother) that I can’t bring myself to change the first line that calls for a rotary beater—the kind you crank with your hand while the beaters go around. Double Coconut Chocolate Macaroons Bubbe’s Famous Brisket Traditional Gefilte Fish Matzah Brie Easy Sweet and Sour Brisket Mina de Maza [Matzah Pie] Vegan Sweet Potato Kugel View All Passover Recipes How-to Videos Learn about the parts of the Passover seder plate. More videos: Five Easy Passover Lunches How to Make Matzah Balls How to Make Chicken Soup How to Make Geshmirta Matzah View All Passover Videos More on Passover Creative Ideas for Your Passover Seder Here are some ideas to help you and your family discover something “new” in the very “old” story told by the Haggadah at your Passover seder. The Four Children: A Racial Justice Haggadah Insert Mimouna, a Unique Moroccan Jewish Tradition Telling the Teen Story Discussion Topics for Your Seder Tips For Hosting a Disabilities-Friendly Seder The Exodus Is Not Fiction The 4,452 Year Old Food The Night Elijah Came to Temple Passover: The Mystery of the Fifth Cup View More

WHEN IS PASSOVER? April 10 – 17, 2017 Holidays Calendar Social Justice Passover Social Justice Guide Passover is rich in social justice themes. Here are a few ways to incorporate social action themes into your holiday observance. Read More

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