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 7 days—until the evening of April 8 (in the Diaspora, according to tradition, it lasts even 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 that’s how it’s been from the very beginning—3,500 years ago! That said, if you’ve never celebrated Passover on your own before, it might seem like an insurmountable challenge. But trust me, preparing for and hosting Passover 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) History
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 item.
(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 need to stock up in advance on items such as matzo, wine, etc., to celebrate 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 dinner 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 (Seder, "Seder" in Hebrew), and it is for this very reason that the evening of the holiday Passover is called Passover Seder («Easter order»). This order of traditions is described in a book titled Haggadah (הגדה, "History". At the Seder It should be read, and its advice, instructions, and guidelines should be followed. Easter Haggadah Haggadah Ez-Chaim (Etz Hayim, «Tree of Life») can be downloaded here.
We hope these resources will help you celebrate Passover on your own and from the bottom of your heart. If you have any questions, please, contact us, and we'd be happy to help you.
Let no virus, crisis, or lockdown stop us from rejoicing and celebrating our great holiday Passover. So, Stay healthy! And just to let you know in advance— Hag Pessach Sameach (חג פסח שׂמח, “Happy Passover!”)
