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...]