Passover is coming soon! This great, joyful, and delicious holiday celebrating the birth and liberation of the Jewish people begins at sunset on April 1, 2026, and lasts for seven days, until the evening of April 8 (in the Diaspora, it traditionally lasts one day longer, until April 9).
But how can you celebrate it on your own? Find out here!
Basically, Passover is a family holiday that doesn’t have to be celebrated with a large crowd, and it’s always been that way—even 3,500 years ago! Admittedly, if you’ve never celebrated Passover on your own, it might seem overwhelmingly complicated. But trust me, the preparation and execution Песах It's much easier than you think, and it will bring a lot of joy into your home.
Here you'll find all the tips you need to plan and host a wonderful party on your own. It's pretty simple and a lot of fun!
So, to do this, you need to know and do the following:
(1) История
If you're not familiar with the story Passover, read the second book of the Torah, Shmot/Exodus, chapters 1–15. Read it here in a modern Russian translation. Or see the next section.
(2) Preparation
Clean the apartment and get it ready for the evening Passover...of course, before it begins. Instructions on how to do this are provided here.
(3) Food
You should stock up in advance on items such as matzah, wine, etc., for the holiday. You'll find everything you need right here.
(4) Recipes
In the middle Passover-Seder the main courses are served, and the Passover meal begins. There is a vast array of Jewish recipes for Passover and Here you'll find everything you need.
(6) Haggadah
At the Passover Seder We need to observe a whole range of different traditions that help us remember and relive the events of ancient times. All these traditions follow a specific order (sederסדר (in Hebrew), and that is precisely why the evening of the holiday Песах is called the Passover Seder (“Passover Order”). This order of traditions is described in a book titled Haggadah (הגדה, "History". At the Seder you should read it and follow its descriptions, words, and instructions. Пасхальную Haggadah Haggadah Ez-Chaim (עץ־חיים, «Древо жизни») можно скачать здесь.
We hope these resources will help you celebrate Passover from the heart on your own. If you have any questions, please contact us and we're happy to help.
Let no virus, crisis, or lockdown stop us from rejoicing and celebrating our great holiday Песах. So, Stay healthy and, in advance, Hag Pessach Sameach (חג פסח שׂמח, “Happy Passover!”)
