Passover 2014 began at sundown last night when, Jewish families around the world, gathered their multiple generations to participte in the Passover Seder. The ritual feast marks the beginning of Passover which will last until April 22nd.* Above, we see the “Passover Picks” from Whole Foods in Greensboro. According to the website referenced below, the “First Seder contains the observance of many biblical and rabinical mitzvot, including: eating matzah, eating maror (bitter herbs), drinking four cups of wine, relating the story of Exodus to our children, reclining as a symbol of freedom.” And so continues the Seder meal tonight when Passover and Kosher foods will be eaten exclusively.

Sunday, the 7th day of Passover, many communities will remain awake all night studying Torah to commemorate the great miracle of the splitting of the sea to allow the exodus of Jews from Egypt. Between sunrise services for Christians and the all-night-studying-of-the Torah, and the long travels visiting relatives, most of Greensboro will be exhausted come Monday morning. For now, Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy Passover).

*see here for a day-by-day calendar of Passover activities.