As the sun sets on Saturday, March 27th, many Jewish families and individuals across the globe will safely gather to observe the first Seder of Passover. Passover is an eight-day religious observance that celebrates 'the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt' and the exodus following. This year, 2021, Passover is even more significant to the Jewish faith as the holiday coincides with Shabbat.

Passover is divided into two parts:

The first two days and last two days (the latter commemorating the splitting of the Red Sea) are full-fledged holidays. Holiday candles are lit at night, and kiddush and sumptuous holiday meals are enjoyed on both nights and days. We don’t go to work, drive, write, or switch on or off electric devices. We are permitted to cook and to carry outdoors (click here for the details).

The middle four days are called Chol Hamoed, semi-festive “intermediate days,” when most forms of work are permitted.

To all of our friends and family who celebrate, Pryor Cashman wishes you a “chag Pesach kasher vesame’ach” or a kosher and joyous Passover to you and your loved ones.

Learn more about the holiday and its observance in the links below.