Judaica Knowledge Base

Shabbat, often called the Jewish Sabbath, is the weekly day of rest observed in Jewish tradition. Beginning at sunset on Friday and ending after nightfall on Saturday, Shabbat marks a pause from the … read more

Reclining during the Passover Seder is one of the most visible and distinctive customs of the evening. Participants lean to the side while drinking wine and eating matzah to symbolize freedom and dig … read more

The Passover Seder is the central ritual meal of Passover. Held on the first night of the holiday — and on the first two nights outside Israel — the Seder combines storytelling, symbolic … read more

Chol HaMoed refers to the intermediate days of Passover that fall between the opening and closing festival days. These days combine elements of regular weekday life with the continued observance of t … read more

Passover (Pesach) begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan and commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. One of the most common questions about the holiday is how long it lasts — and why … read more