passover

Rabbinic Development of Passover

The seder takes shape in the rabbinic period.

The Paschal Sacrifice (Korban Pesach)

Understanding how Passover was celebrated in biblical times.

An Orange on the Seder Plate

This progressive Passover custom is surprisingly misunderstood.

Miriam’s Cup

A modern feminist symbol

Kitniyot: Not Quite Hametz

The Passover debate surrounding rice, millet, corn and legumes.

The Meaning of the Seder (Part 1)

From the first cup of wine to the breaking of the matzah

Passover (Pesach) History

Observance of Passover has taken a number of forms throughout history.

Spiritual Hametz

Passover cleaning goes beyond the physical and extends to the soul.