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28 April 2024 - 20 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the sixth day of Passover! Today is Day 5 of the Counting of the Omer. Tonight: Count 6.

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27 April 2024 - 19 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the fifth day of Passover and Shabbat! Shabbat shalom! Today is Day 4 of the Counting of the Omer. Tonight: Count 5.

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26 April 2024 - 18 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the fourth day of Passover! Shabbat begins at sundown. Today is Day 3 of the Counting of the Omer. Tonight: Count 4.

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25 April 2024 - 17 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the third day of Passover! Today is Day 2 of the Counting of the Omer. Tonight: Count 3.

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24 April 2024 - 16 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the second day of Passover! Today is Day 1 of the Counting of the Omer. Tonight: Count 2.

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23 April 2024 - 15 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the first day of Passover!

Passover is the week-long festival which celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Some will have a second Seder tonight.

Throughout the days of Passover, many Jews will abstain from eating “chametz,” defined as any food containing wheat, oats, rye, barley, or spelt, save for the unleavened matzos bread. Some also refrain from eating “Kitniyot,” including corn, rice, and beans.

Additionally, the Counting of the Omer begins tonight at nightfall.

The Counting of the Omer is a verbal count with a blessing of each of the seven weeks (49 days) between Passover and Shavuot. The purpose of this is to stand in anticipation of the Torah.

Tonight: Count 1

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22 April 2024 - 14 Nisan 5784

Today is Erev Pesach, Passover begins at sunset!

Passover, or “Pesach” in Hebrew, is the holiday which celebrates the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. 

Preparations for the holiday will often continue throughout the day, as the first Seder is tonight. A Seder is an orchestrated festive meal, which includes lots of food, singing, the story of the Passover, and other rituals.

During Passover there is a different set of dietary restrictions, which forbids Chametz, leavened bread products. On Erev Pesach, there is customs to burn all such products in your home, and recite a special blessing to “nullify” them.

Some observe T'anit Bechorot, The Fast of the First Born, from daybreak to sunset today.

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21 April 2024 - 13 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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20 April 2024 - 12 Nisan 5784

Yes, today is the special Shabbat, HaGadol!

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19 April 2024 - 11 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday. Shabbat begins at sundown.

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18 April 2024 - 10 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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17 April 2024 - 9 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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16 April 2024 - 8 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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15 April 2024 - 7 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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14 April 2024 - 6 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday.

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13 April 2024 - 5 Nisan 5784

Yes, Shabbat shalom!

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12 April 2024 - 4 Nisan 5784

No, today is not a Jewish holiday. Shabbat begins at sundown.

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