The Hebrew calendar is tied to the lunar cycle, which is why the dates of Passover can vary from year to year. This year, Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, and ends at nightfall on Sunday,

What is Passover? Passover is a holiday celebrated every spring by Jewish people all over the world that tells the story of the Jews' Exodus from slavery in Egypt in Biblical time

Passover is one of the most musical of Jewish holidays. The annual springtime celebration of the ancient Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt is full of beloved traditions, from the elaborate seder meal to inviting the prophet Elijah in to join the festivities,