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Passover or Pesach commemorates the day the Jewish people were freed from Egypt and is marked on the first night by the Seder and the reading of the Haggadah which relates the story of the exodus from Egypt

How Do I Prepare for Passover?
How Do I Prepare for Passover?
What Special Preparations Must Be Made In The Jewish Home For Passover? The home must be thoroughly cleaned of all Chametz before Passover. Any Chametz not removed from a Jew’s premises...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
What Is “Kosher for Passover”
What Is “Kosher for Passover”
What Does “KOSHER FOR PASSOVER” Mean? During Passover, Jewish law forbids the consumption or possession by Jews of all edible fermented grain products (Chametz) or related foods. Therefore, even foods and...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
When does Passover Begin?
When does Passover Begin?
According to Biblical law, Passover is determined by the Jewish lunar calendar, and begins on the eve of the fifteenth day of the month of Nisan. The English date varies from...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
The Recitation of Hallel
The Recitation of Hallel
Hallel consists of six Psalms (113-118), which are said as a unit, on joyous occasions, when the praise of G-d is particularly appropriate, immediately following the Shacharit “Shemoneh Esrei.” These occasions...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
Torah Reading for Shabbat Chol HaMoed
Torah Reading for Shabbat Chol HaMoed
The morning Torah reading of Shabbat Chol Ha-moed consists of selected portions from Parshat Ki Tisa. The conclusion of the reading summarily addresses the Shalosh Regalim, and this would seem to...
Jun 29, 2006
By OU Staff
What is Passover?
What is Passover?
Passover is an eight day Jewish holiday, of Biblical origin, marking the birth of the Jews as a people and their emergence as a unique nation in history, devoted to G-d’s...
Jun 26, 2006
By OU Staff
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part VII
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part VII
Rabbi Michael Whitman expounds on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) in a seven part series. Topics include Shir HaShirim’s imprint on the siddur, as well as its use of colors, animals, & movement...
Apr 11, 2006
By Rabbi Michael Whitman
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part VI
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part VI
Rabbi Michael Whitman expounds on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) in a seven part series. Topics include Shir HaShirim’s imprint on the siddur, as well as its use of colors, animals, & movement...
Apr 11, 2006
By Rabbi Michael Whitman
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part V
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part V
Rabbi Michael Whitman expounds on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) in a seven part series. Topics include Shir HaShirim’s imprint on the siddur, as well as its use of colors, animals, & movement...
Apr 11, 2006
By Rabbi Michael Whitman
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part IV
Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) Part IV
Rabbi Michael Whitman expounds on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) in a seven part series. Topics include Shir HaShirim’s imprint on the siddur, as well as its use of colors, animals, & movement...
Apr 11, 2006
By Rabbi Michael Whitman

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