13 things you need to know for Passover 2013 1. When does Passover 2013 begin and how long does it last? Passover 2013 begins at sundown on Monday, March 25th. That is the date, this year, which corresponds to the 15th of Nissan, the day according to the Bible, on which the first Passover occurred and on which all subsequent Passovers always begin. The holiday lasts for 7 days in Israel and 8 days everywhere else, reflecting a long-held custom honoring the fact that maintaining an … [Read more...]
PASSOVER begins on April 6, 2012 – a time of Celebration!
April 3, 2012 by
History of Passover The primary observances of Passover are related to the Exodus from Egypt after 400 years of slavery. Perhaps the best known of the Jewish holidays, the splendid festival known as Passover has a rich and fascinating history. Passover in 2012 will start on Friday, the 06th of April and will continue for 7 days until Monday, the 14th of April. Note that in the Jewish calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Jews … [Read more...]
