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Passover 2026: April 1-9 Overlaps with Easter Celebration

4/4/2026

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Passover Celebrations 2026

Passover 2026 runs from April 1 to April 9 and commemorates the Israelites' emancipation from slavery in Egypt.
The holiday often overlaps with Easter, which falls on April 5, 2026.
Observers greet with 'chag Pesach kasher vesame’ach' in Hebrew and 'a koshern un freilichen Pesach' in Yiddish.
Dietary laws restrict leavened bread and certain grains during Passover, and Coca-Cola is not suitable unless marked with a yellow cap.

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Passover Amid Tensions

Passover 2026 begins at sundown on April 1, amid heightened tensions from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
The Western Wall priestly blessing will be limited to 50 attendees for security concerns.
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik says seders will include prayers for Israeli troops and peace.
Prayer notes from countries including Iran were removed from the Western Wall for ritual burial ahead of the holiday.

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Passover Celebrations 2026

Passover 2026 runs from April 1 to April 9 and commemorates the Israelites' emancipation from slavery in Egypt.
The holiday often overlaps with Easter, which falls on April 5, 2026.
Observers greet with 'chag Pesach kasher vesame’ach' in Hebrew and 'a koshern un freilichen Pesach' in Yiddish.
Dietary laws restrict leavened bread and certain grains during Passover, and Coca-Cola is not suitable unless marked with a yellow cap.

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