Passover Articles
Pesach Message From Rabbi Menachem Genack
The core text of the Haggadah is the Biblical passage of Arami oved avi, which tells the story of the Exodus in a few brief verses, which we then interpret and expound on at length.
Pesach Message From Rabbi Moshe Elefant
Jewish holidays are not just a commemoration of historical events; they represent moments in our calendar with special spiritual energy.
Passover 2026 Update
The OU Passover Update of products for 2026.
OU Kosher’s Pesach Primer
This guide provides a clear, easy-to-read overview of the mitzvot, customs, and terms related to Pesach.
Kashering Guidelines
How to make your kitchen kosher-for-Passover, even if you’re not a rabbi.
Understanding the Not-So-Simple Matzah
From shmura to 18-minute matzah, and round to square machine-made matzah, what really is the difference?
Chametz: When to Peddle and When to Purge
Selling Chametz is time-honored and halachically acceptable. Some, however, do not want to rely on such a sale for Chametz Gamur.
Eruv Tavshilin
When Yom Tov goes straight into Shabbat, as it does this year, it is forbidden to cook, bake, or prepare on Yom Tov for Shabbat. When executed properly, Eruv Tavshilin creates a symbolic “bridge” permitting preparation for Shabbat.
Yoshon: An Ancient Halacha With Modern Applications
Until the mid-1970s, chodosh (new grain) was largely a non-issue in the United States, as the country had large surpluses of wheat.
Let Them Eat Cake: Ingredient Substitutions Done Right
Pesach cooking is no simple task; we can’t use many of our pantry staples and the prices of essential ingredients are soaring.
