Pesach

Putin congratulates Russia’s Jews on Passover holiday

Putin congratulates Russia’s Jews on Passover holiday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russia’s Jewish community on Passover holiday. The head of state recalled that this ancient holiday "reminds people of the Jewish faith of important and fateful events …

Israel imposes complete lockdown ahead of Passover

Israel imposes complete lockdown ahead of Passover

The Israeli government tightened restrictions to contain spread of the coronavirus ahead of Jewish holiday of Passover which begins Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a complete shutdown will be imposed from …

Russian Jews celebrate Passover

Russian Jews celebrate Passover

Jews of Russia are starting to celebrate eight-day holiday Pesach (Passover). It is dedicated to the most important event in Biblical history, which is considered to be the beginning of the Jewish history – the Exodus from Egypt …