How to Celebrate the Last Day of Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday that begins on the 14th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, usually in April. The term Passover refers to the houses of the Israelites that were "passed over" by the Angel of Death in the final plague, the killing of the firstborn. The following steps will show how to celebrate the last day of Passover.
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Determine when the last day of Passover will be. It is a 7-day holiday in Israel and for Reform Jews but otherwise is traditionally celebrated for 8 days.
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Use the last day of Passover to commemorate the arrival of the Children of Israel at the Red Sea. The Red Sea was parted to allow the Israelites to pass, but the pursuing Egyptians were drowned when they tried to cross.
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Adhere to most observances of the Sabbath in both Conservative and Orthodox Judaism, including the restriction against work. The last day of Passover is a major holiday.
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Make certain exceptions in matters of Halachah for the eighth day of Passover, including the treatment of eggs that were laid on the previous day, treatment of the ill and burial of the dead. For example, the prayer for the dead is said on the eighth day of Passover instead of the seventh.
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Relax other restrictions by that are not covered by the Halachah. This leniency covers traditional restrictions such as eating matzah during Passover that has been soaked in water, not eating in someone else's home and not borrowing dishes.
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