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The Passover story and explanation of the holiday’s symbols are included in the Haggadah, which is used during a Seder.

Imagine being a slave. Not only you, but your father, your grandparents, and several generations back, spanning hundreds of years. You are forced to work all day building huge structures that celebrate your enslavers, to provide your own equipment and building materials and are subject to harsh beatings if you do meet daily quotas. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 4/1/15

Police patrols in Nassau County will be increased during the Passover and Easter holidays. County Executive Ed Mangano, at lectern, said that if people see something suspicious they should report it to the police.

Patrols increased for Passover and Easter

Nassau County police patrols will be increased around synagogues, churches and other house of worship for the upcoming Passover and Easter holiday, officials announced on Tuesday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/1/15

At the Kiwanis Club’s Seder, David Vinces, standing, spoke about celebrating the holidays with his family. Sitting from left was Dr. Fred Seltzer, center, the club’s president, and Rabbi Steven Graber.

Kiwanis kicks off Passover with model Seder

With their usual venue Woodro's closed due to a move and renovations, the Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns held its 25th model Passover Seder at George Martin restaurant in Rockville Centre on April 3. more

4/17/14

Lawrence Lately student columnist Carina Kohn.

Passover helps us connect to our past

There is a difference between knowing the past and feeling it. Every moment, each as real and tangible as any other, has its chance to stand under the spotlight; but then it joins the collection of its predecessors that, together, form the world we know today. more

By Carina Kohn | 4/16/14

The Woodmere Fire Department held its 10th annual chometz burning Monday, the day before Passover began. Capt. Josh Kirschner kept an eye on the burn.

Burning their chometz safely

Residents flocked to the Woodmere firehouse as the department held its annual community-wide chometz burning on Monday. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 4/16/14

Nassau County police will increase patrols during the Passover and Easter holidays at the request of local religious leaders.

Police patrols to be increased during holidays

At the request of local religious leaders Nassau County police will intensify their patrols around synagogues, churches and other houses of worship for the upcoming Passover and Easter Holidays County Executive Ed Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced at Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue Friday. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/11/14

Mean it when you say it

Once, when the Chassidic Master, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin was conducting his Passover Seder, he got to the declaration — “Next Year in Jerusalem” — and stopped for a moment. Then he exclaimed, “Lord of the Universe! Each year I repeat, ‘Next Year in Jerusalem,’ praying that twelve months hence, we will be redeemed and dwelling in Israel’s holiest city. more

Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg | 4/11/14

I know this much is really, really true

Once again, the birthday fairy has smacked — um, tapped — me on the shoulder. more

4/10/14

Chocolate cups are an appealing, festive dessert.

A festival holiday table

Families throughout the area will come together in the holiday spirit shortly as we celebrate Passover and Easter. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/9/14

The joint women’s Seder at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre included singing and strumming by Amy Dattner-Levy helped by Vivian Blumstein, members of Temple Am Echad.

Women’s groups gather to celebrate Passover [Photo gallery]

Less than a month before the holiday began, the sisterhoods of several South Shore synagogues, along with two sections of the National Council of Jewish Women came together for their annual joint Seder held this year at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre in East Rockaway on March 24. more

4/9/14

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