Pesach
Pesach begins on 15 Nisan and commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. Matzah, the prohibition of chametz, and telling the Exodus story at the Seder shape the festival.
Pesach in the Calendar and Communities
Pesach lasts seven days in Israel and eight in the diaspora. Israel holds one Seder night and diaspora communities generally hold two; festival and Chol HaMoed days therefore differ by location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Pesach?
The next Israel-calendar occurrence is Thursday, April 22, 2027, 15th of Nisan, 5787. Pesach lasts seven days in Israel and eight in the diaspora. Israel holds one Seder night and diaspora communities generally hold two; festival and Chol HaMoed days therefore differ by location.
Where can I begin learning about Pesach?
Exodus 12 gives the Torah setting; Mishnah Pesachim chapter 10 records the Seder framework.
What are primary sources for Pesach?
The first Pesach and the Exodus: Exodus 12:1-28; The Seder framework: Mishnah Pesachim 10