Passover in Community

A guide to the ritual that occurs between Passover and Shavuot.

Making it count.

A special request for life-sustaining dew is traditionally recited on the first morning of Passover.

Although they are not full festivals, they are still holy relative to ordinary days.

Counting the days from Passover to Shavuot.

An exuberant Sephardic custom whose origins are the subject of debate

Although the central ritual of this festival is the home seder, there are a number of rituals that are observed within the wider community.

Preparations for Passover include helping those in need.

The selections highlight different aspects of the holiday.

There are many explanations as to why the Sabbath before Passover is called Shabbat HaGadol.