War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year'

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere. WHEN IS PASSOVER THIS YEAR? Passover – known as Pesach in Hebrew -- begins on April 22.

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