Passover
Your guide to Passover traditions, history, recipes, and more!
Quick Facts
Hebrew Name: פֶּסַח (Pesach)
English Name: Passover
Jewish Calendar Dates (in the Diaspora): Nisan 15–22
Duration: 8 days (in the Diaspora), 7 days (in Israel)
Origin of Passover: Book of Exodus, chapter 12
Dates
Evening of
April 12, 2025
through
April 20, 2025
The Seder:
The Heart of Passover
The seder is a family holiday that holds appeal for young and old alike. Seder means “order,” a fitting term for the sensory-laden rituals that occur in a specific order.
Purpose and Origin
One of the most popular and meaningful Jewish holidays, Passover recalls our redemption from slavery in Egypt. Passover takes place during Nisan, the first day of which is one of the four traditional “New Years” on the Jewish calendar.
Recipes
From our mother’s kitchens to yours, here are some of our favorite recipes for Passover.
Traditions
Here’s a quick guide to some popular traditions. Don’t forget to save a seat for Elijah!
Readings
Want to follow along with the Passover synagogue readings? Here’s what we read.
Songs
Passover wouldn’t be complete without singing “Dayenu” and other favorite holiday tunes.
How To Celebrate An Interfaith Passover
Whether you’re continuing a tradition this year or starting a new one, we think there are rich opportunities that come alive when couples share the holidays together.
Passover in the
New Testament
The New Testament gospels are accounts of Jesus’ life and teaching. They include descriptions of Jesus’ “Last Supper,” which was a Passover meal and which closely aligns with the traditional Passover celebration.
Four Tips for a Kid-Friendly Seder
Inviting children to the Seder table is more than a tradition; it’s an important part of passing down memory. Moses told the Israelites,
“When your children say to you, ‘What do you mean by this service?’ you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, for he passed over the houses of the people of Israel in Egypt” (Exodus 12:27).
