Observing Passover

Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the freeing of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Passover is an eight-day celebration that takes place in early spring. Because it's part of the Hebrew...

Jewish people the world over will soon gather to celebrate Passover. In fact, more Jews celebrate Passover than any other Jewish holiday. One of the special gifts of this holiday is the chance...

Seder is a traditional religious feast eaten during Passover. It is most often celebrated by Jewish people on the first night of Passover, though some celebrate it on the first and second night....

Passover is one of the high holy holidays of the Jewish faith. It is a celebration that observes Exodus of the former Jewish slaves from Egypt. Passover last seven days, and is considered to...

Many Jewish women have begun to include Miriam's Cup as part of their Passover celebrations, recognizing Miriam's importance in the Passover story. As the story explains, Miriam was responsible...

The Seder plate is one of the most meaningful parts of Passover. Filled with savory items symbolizing the Jewish people's escape from the evil Pharaoh, a Seder plate is a tradition passed on from...

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, commemorates the Jews' exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. It ranks as one of the most important and beloved of all Jewish holidays, and it's definitely the...

Though the seder is not the only element of Passover, it's definitely the shining star, and for many Jews the most joyous occasion of the year. If you've never held a seder before, setting the...

Each of the foods eaten at the start of a Passover seder is emblematic of the Jews' slavery in Egypt and their exodus to freedom. Read on to discover what each food symbolizes.