Passover, also known as Pesach, is a significant Jewish holiday celebrated by various Jewish denominations, including Rabbinical Judaism, Karaite Judaism, and Samaritanism. It commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. Passover is considered one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals and holds deep religious and cultural importance for Jewish people worldwide.
2015: Conservative movement permits Kitniyot on Passover
In 2015, the Conservative movement followed the Reform movement and permitted the eating of Kitniyot on Passover.
2016: Passover in 2016
In 2016, Passover started on the second full moon after the vernal equinox due to leap months falling after the vernal equinox.
April 2024: Samaritan Passover in April 2024
In April 2024, Rabbinical Passover begins at sunset on April 22. On the calendar used by the Samaritans, April 22, 2024 is also the day of the Passover sacrifice.
2024: Start of Pesach in 2024
In 2024, Pesach starts at sundown on Monday, April 22. This is because 15 Nisan coincides with Tuesday, April 23 and the Hebrew day starts and ends at sunset.