Pesach

10 Passover Customs from Around the World

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

Rules for Passover

From avoiding leavened products to the Fast of the First Born, here's your cheat sheet of Passover practices.

Is Soda Kosher for Passover?

Soda is not one of the forbidden grains, but there are still concerns about consuming it on the holiday.

Why Do Some Jews Burn Hametz?

It's customary to burn any remaining leavened products in your possession the morning before Passover.

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.

Do I Need to Have Two Passover Seders?

Israeli Jews observe only one Passover seder, but Jews who reside elsewhere often have two.

Fasting Before Passover

The eve of Passover is the only fast day in the Jewish calendar that only applies to one segment of the Jewish community.

What is Not OK to Eat on Passover

Your guide to which foods are customarily avoided on the holiday.

Passover 2018

The first seder is on Friday, March 30.