The Seder Plate
The placement and symbolism of the items on the seder plate.
What Happens When Passover Begins on Saturday Night?
This rare occurrence mandates a number of adjustments to pre-holiday rituals.
How to Greet People on Passover
Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings — in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino — to try out over the holiday.
Passover 2025
In 2025, the first seder will be held on the evening of Saturday, April 12.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this reading, Moses instructs the Jewish people about the laws of the Passover offering. It goes on to recount the Jewish people’s exit from ancient Egypt, including God’s slaying of the Egyptian first-borns and the baking of unleavened bread, a result of the haste in which the Israelites departed.
Passover Day 1 Readings
Torah Reading
Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25
Haftarah
Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27
Featured Commentary
The Mark Of Liberation: First Steps
Marking their doorposts with blood, the Israelites took the first step toward redemption, that of naming themselves as oppressed and determined to break free.
Kaddish Minyan With Rabbi Rachel Isaacs (Mondays)
Hosted by: My Jewish Learning
Recharge Now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
The Life Force of Liberation
Each act of creativity is a direct challenge to the forces of death and despair.
Singing God’s Song
Brooding over a psalmist’s question in the face of death.
Revaluing Labor
On restoring the prestige of physical work.
MORE from MY JEWISH LEARNING
Rules for Passover
From avoiding leavened products to the Fast of the First Born, here’s your cheat sheet of Passover practices.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Passover
Why Israelis have just one seder, how Gibraltar does haroset and other curiosities of this 8-day holiday.
How to Make Your Passover Seder Inclusive
Tips for making your non-Jewish guests and family members feel welcome and comfortable.
Are Non-Dairy Milks Kosher for Passover?
Alternative milk product pose a number of unique considerations for Passover consumption.