Passover, a Jewish holiday that spans eight days and kicks off with a fabulous feast known as the Seder, is just around the corner. (April 12, to be precise.) That means it’s time to start meal planning so you can wow your guests without stressing yourself out.

A new crop of children’s books with Passover themes have been released, from a based-on-a-true-story retelling of a Pesach celebration on Mt. Everest to a look inside President Barack Obama’s

To put it simply, kosher law is broader, whereas kosher for Passover is a more restrictive subset within the kosher classification. Kosher for Passover is observed only temporarily, during the Passover holiday. Here is a summary of the differences between kosher and kosher for Passover.

The dates of the Jewish holiday of Passover are also based on a lunar calendar and change year to year. In 2025, Passover begins before sundown on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and ends after nightfall on April 20, 2025. Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the Israelites exodus from Egypt.

The move came hours after Israel had proposed a temporary extension of the truce, though one with terms that Hamas is unlikely to accept.

Israel blocked aid trucks into Gaza as a cease-fire standoff has escalated, with Hamas calling on other mediators to intervene.

In spring, prepare to celebrate two holidays on the Jewish calendar. Passover, a beloved harvest festival, and Purim, one of the most joyful Jewish traditions.

We are proud to offer an exceptional Passover experience that blends tradition with luxury hospitality,” says Yossi Navi, CEO of Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel.

Israel's government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's office said Israel accepted a proposal to extend the ceasefire in Gaza following reports Israel refused to enter the second phase of the agreement or start negotia

Israel has approved a US proposed ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and Passover, as confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office. Meanwhile, Egypt has urged both Israel and Hamas to fully comply with the truce agreement and honour their commitments.