Passover

10 Passover Customs from Around the World

Many Jewish communities have developed unique Passover traditions that make the holiday more lively and relevant.

Passover 2023

In 2023, the first Passover seder is on Wednesday, April 5.

Should You Sell Your Pet Before Passover?

Who knew pets had anything to do with preparation for the holiday?

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Summary

In this Torah portion, God continues to describe the different laws of sacrifices. A distinction is made between sin offerings, burnt offerings, and homage offerings, with each following its own process. God then commands the priests to make another offering that ordains themselves in their positions.
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Parashat Tzav

Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36

Malachi 3:4-24

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Checklist: Setting the Seder Table

Before launching into your seder, make sure you have everything you'll need.

Recipes

Lace Cookies with Nutella for Passover

These delicate, flourless cookies are so good you will make them all year.

Cacio e Pepe Matzah Brei Recipe

Mash up your morning matzah brei with black pepper and some sharp cheese.

This Haroset Cake Recipe Is the Answer to Your Passover Dessert Blues

Packed with apples, honey, cinnamon, wine and walnuts, this moist cake will be your new holiday favorite.

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How to Make Passover Cleaning Manageable

Tips for the overwhelmed, the last-minute and the lazy.

How to Greet People on Passover

Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings to try out over the holiday.

Dayenu: It Would Have Been Enough

Hebrew and English text of this iconic Passover song.

Which Alcoholic Drinks Are Kosher For Passover?

Whiskey, bourbon, beer and more are all forbidden on the holiday. But there’s some good news on vodka.

Are Meat Substitutes Kosher for Passover?

Tofu, tempeh, seitan and others are increasingly popular, but can they be eaten on Passover?

How to Make Your Own Passover Haggadah

A DIY Haggadah adds a personal touch to your seder and can make for a more meaningful holiday.