Monday, April 11, 2011

PASSOVER PREPARATIONS (4): "The Passover Calendar - 2011" -Chabad

    The Jewish Network

    Why Do you Believe?          What Do you Believe?             How Do You Believe?              Who Do You Believe?

     

    Feasts of the Lord is a "Feature Series" that in preparation of an upcoming Feast is posted to prepare and to study.

     

    Passover is Coming;  

    The Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus is Soon; 

    Easter Season is upon us.

     

    "What You Do and How You Do It Is Between You and God"

    We at the Jewish Network  present information for study and revelation of Jesus. This includes sometimes traditonal practices by Jew and Gentile alike; Christian and not. Our purpose is to inform of the facts of all these "traditions" and/or "practices" not so a person can cause division, strife, hardship or headache when all should look to Jesus to resolve these facts into a viable solution for yourself and your family in God; but rather; we would see people learn to see how Jesus walks in the midst of His People even if they do not yet Know Who He Is. It is our prayer, all would disccover Messiah and be saved.

    This isn't Messianic or Jewish or Christian.

    It is Information to help you uncover and discover a personal realtionship with God our Father.

    That is done through Jesus his Son. 

    The Rest is Up to You.

     

 

Preparing for Passover 

II 

When is Passover in 2011? 

Passover in 2011 will start on Tuesday, the 19th of April 

and will continue for 7 days until Tuesday, the 26th of April. 

Note that in the Jewish calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, 

so observing Jews will celebrate Passover on the sunset of Monday, the 18th of April.

 

      


 

Preparing for Passover 

II


Chabad Calendar


The Passover Calendar - 2011

An overview of the days of Passover in 2011

SundayApril 17—13 Nissan

Did you remember to sell your chametz? Your local Chabad rabbi can help, or complete an online “Authorization for the Sale of Chametz” form byclicking here.

Search for the chametz after dark (click here for the exact time). Recite the blessing prior to the search, and the nullification of the chametz (Kol Chamira)following the search. Click here for more information on the search and removal of chametz.

MondayApril 18—14 Nissan
The Day Before Passover

Fast of the Firstborn. For a male firstborn to be exempt from fasting, he must participate in a meal marking the fulfillment of a mitzvah; such a meal is generally held in a synagogue after morning prayers on this day.

Have you sold your chametz? Final call! Your local Chabad rabbi can help, or complete an online “Authorization for the Sale of Chametz” form byclicking here.

Stop eating chametz before the end of the fourthseasonal hour (click here for the exact time).

Burn your remaining (unsold) chametz before the fifth seasonal hour (click here for the exact time).

It is customary to recite the “Order of the Passover Offering” after the afternoon Minchah prayer.

Light the Passover candles, reciting blessings 2 & 4.Click here for the blessings, and here for local candle-lighting times. Click here for a summary of the laws ofYom Tov.

Complete Hallel is recited during Maariv (evening) services.

First Seder: The Seder contains the observance of many Biblical and Rabbinic mitzvot, including: eatingmatzah, eating maror (bitter herbs), drinking four cups of wine, relating the story of the Exodus to our children, reclining as a symbol of freedom, etc. (Click here for a How-To Seder guide.)

To locate a public Seder near you, please click here.

The first night of Passover is referred to as leil shimurim (a night of guarding), based on Exodus 12:42.

TuesdayApril 19—15 Nissan
1st day of Passover

Morning service. Full Hallel is recited. Two Torahscrolls are taken out of the ark.
Torah reading: Exodus 12:21–51 and Numbers 28:16–25.
HaftorahJoshua 3:5–7, 5:2–6:1, 6:27.

Beginning with the Musaf Amidah, we recite morid hatal, the prayer for dew, and we omit the prayer for rain. This practice continues until Shemini Atzeret, the day after Sukkot.

The Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer.

Festive lunch meal.

Complete Hallel is recited during Maariv evening prayers, followed by the “Counting of the Omer.” We count the 1st day of the Omer. The counting of the Omer is recited during each of the next forty-nine days, leading up to the holiday of Shavuot on the fiftieth day. The 49 days embody the 49 steps of self-improvement—beginning with the departure from our “personal” Egypt, until our arrival at Mount Sinai, when we are ready to accept the wisdom of the Torah.

After dark, light candles for the 2nd day of Passover, using an existing flame, and recite blessings 2 & 4Click here for the blessings, and here for local candle-lighting times.

Second Seder: The Seder contains the observance of many Biblical and Rabbinic mitzvot, including: eating matzah, eating maror (bitter herbs), drinking four cups of wine, relating the story of the Exodus to our children, reclining as a symbol of freedom, etc. (Click here for a How-To Seder guide.)

WednesdayApril 20—16 Nissan
2nd Day of Passover
 

Morning service. Full Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark.
Torah reading: Leviticus 22:26–23:44 and Numbers 28:16–25.
Haftorah: II Kings 23:1–9, 21–25.

The Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer.

Festive lunch meal.

After nightfall, count the 2nd day of the Omer, and perform the Havdalah ceremony, omitting the blessing on the candle and spices.

Celebrate Passover’s intermediate days. Between now and the last two days of Passover, we may resume much (not all) of our regular workday activities; but, of course, we continue to eat Kosher for Passover foods exclusively. It is customary to drink a glass of wine each day, in celebration of the festival.

ThursdayApril 21—17 Nissan
3rd day of Passover
1st day of Chol Hamoed (intermediate day)

Morning service: In many communities, throughout the intermediate days of Passover, tefillin are not worn.

Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark. Torah reading: Exodus 13:1-16 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. During all of the Intermediate Days, Yaaleh Veyavo is inserted during all prayers and in the Grace After Meals.

The Intermediate Days are observed with limited work restrictions.

After nightfall, count the 3rd day of the Omer.

FridayApril 22—18 Nissan
4th day of Passover
2nd day of Chol Hamoed (intermediate day)

Morning service: In many communities, throughout the intermediate days of Passover, tefillin are not worn.

Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark. Torah reading: Exodus 22:24–23:19 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. During all of the Intermediate Days, Yaaleh Veyavo is inserted during all prayers and in the Grace After Meals.

The Intermediate Days are observed with limited work restrictions.

Before sunset, light the Shabbat candles and recite blessing 1Click here for the blessing, and here for local candle-lighting times.

Shabbat evening prayers begin with Mizmor leDavidrather than with Lechu Nerannenah. Following the Amidah, count the 4th day of the Omer.

Enjoy a relaxing Shabbat meal with Passover food (nochallah, of course—use two matzahs instead).

ShabbatApril 23—19 Nissan
5th day of Passover
3rd day of Chol Hamoed (intermediate day)

Morning service: Normal Shabbat prayers, with the addition of the Yaaleh Veyavo insert in the Amidah.

Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark. Torah reading: Exodus 33:12–34:26 and Numbers 28:19–25. Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:1–14.

Holiday Musaf Amidah, with Shabbat inserts, is recited.

Festive lunch meal.

Atah Chonantanu is added in the Amidah of the evening prayers. After the Amidah, count the 5th day of the Omer.

After nightfall, perform the Havdalah ceremony.

SundayApril 24—20 Nissan
6th day of Passover
4th day of Chol Hamoed (intermediate day)

Morning service: In many communities, throughout the intermediate days of Passover, tefillin are not worn.

Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark. Torah reading: Numbers 9:1–14 and Numbers 28:19–25. The Musaf Amidah is recited. During all of the Intermediate Days, Yaaleh Veyavo is inserted during all prayers and in the Grace After Meals.

The Intermediate Days are observed with limited work restrictions.

Light candles for the 7th day of Passover, and recite blessing 2Click here for the blessing, and here for local candle-lighting times.

Evening prayers. After the Amidah, count the 6th day of the Omer.

Festive holiday meal, complete with the holidaykiddush.

It is customary in many communities to remain awake all night, studying Torah, in commemoration of the great miracle of the Splitting of the Sea, which occurred on the 7th day of Passover.

MondayApril 25—21 Nissan
7th day of Passover—Shevi’i Shel Pesach

Morning service. Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark.
Torah reading: Exodus 13:17–15:26 and Numbers 28:19–25.
Haftorah: II Samuel 22:1–51.

The Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer.

Festive lunch meal.

Evening prayers. After the Amidah, count the 7th day of the Omer.

Light candles for the 8th day of Passover after dark, using an existing flame, and recite blessing 2Click herefor the blessing, and here for local candle-lighting times.

Festive holiday meal, complete with the holidaykiddush.

TuesdayApril 26—22 Nissan
Final Day of Passover—Acharon Shel Pesach

Morning service. Half Hallel is recited. Two Torah scrolls are taken out of the ark.
Torah reading: Deuteronomy 15:19–16:17 and Numbers 28:19–25.
Haftorah: Isaiah 10:32–12:6.

The Yizkor memorial service is recited following the Torah reading.

The Priests bless the congregation with the Priestly Blessing during the Musaf prayer.

Festive lunch meal.

On this final day of Passover we strive for the highest level of freedom, and focus on the Final Redemption. Following the Baal Shem Tov’s custom, we end Passover with “Moshiach’s Feast”—a festive meal complete with matzah and four cups of wine, during which we celebrate the imminent arrival of the Messiah. The feast begins before sunset and continues until after nightfall.

Evening prayers. After the Amidah, count the 8th day of the Omer.

After nightfall, perform the Havdalah ceremony, omitting the blessings on the spices and on the candle.

Nightfall is the official end of Passover (for the exact time, click here). Wait an hour to give the rabbi enough time to buy back your chametz before eating it.


Wednesday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


April 27—23 Nissan

The day following the holiday is known as Isru Chag. It is forbidden to fast on this day.