Is today passover?

Light candles for the 8th day of Passover, using an existing flame, and recite blessing 3. Click here for the blessing, and here for local candle-lighting times. Festive holiday meal, complete with the holiday and Shabbat kiddush. Shabbat: April 7—22 Nissan Final Day of Passover— Acharon Shel Pesach. Morning service. Half-Hallel is recited. read more

Passover is not a federal holiday in the United States. However, some Jewish businesses and organizations may be closed or offer a reduced level of service over the Passover period. Background and symbols. Passover is related to the Christian observances of Good Friday and Easter Sunday and the Islamic Day of Ashura. read more

Often, a Passover celebration starts by a thorough house cleaning to rid the home of any leaven. Tradition states that the Jews escaped Egypt in such a hurry that they didn't have time to let the bread rise, which occurs through leavening. read more

4th day of Passover 2nd day of Chol Hamoed (intermediate days) Morning service: In many communities, throughout the intermediate days of Passover, tefillin are not worn. Half-Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark. Torah reading: Exodus 22:24–23:19 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. read more