This is the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also called Pesach.
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Culture Crowds are expected as Jewish families plan excursions over the Passover holiday
The days in between the first and last days of Passover — chol hamoed — are a time for fun activities
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Fast Forward Now translated into 49 Jewish languages: the Jewish spring ritual of counting the Omer
The counting, which takes place between the second night of Passover and the festival of Shavuot, can now be done in Judeo-Catalan and other historical Jewish vernaculars
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News #FreeEvan movement takes off on social media for American Jewish reporter jailed in Russia
Sharansky and Griner speak out; photos of Seder plates set for Evan Gershkovich abound, echoing the movement to free Soviet Jews
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News Embodying a story of trauma and liberation, Ukrainian Jews celebrate Passover amid a new normal
Children at Kharkiv’s Jewish school traveled with their families to Kyiv for a Passover celebration free from the fear of shelling
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News A new Conservative Jewish Passover policy taps into the booming gluten-free market
One rule instituted as a COVID provision by the Conservative movement is becoming permanent: Before Passover begins, Jews may buy certified kosher products that have kosher-for-Passover ingredients and are certified gluten-free and oat-free — even if they aren’t explicitly certified kosher for Passover
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Fast Forward Christians are holding Passover Seders. This bishop is telling them to stop
The practice has become increasingly popular with some Christian sects, despite Jews calling it out as cultural appropriation
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News From a Kanye West parody to AI versions, here are 10 new haggadahs to try this Passover
Plus, a new supplement aims to help seder-goers grapple with Israel’s political turmoil
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News Passover at Rikers Island: How the notorious jail complex holds a seder for Jewish inmates
While Rikers Island has been criticized for its harsh conditions, the jail will hold two Passover seders this year for Jews behind bars
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