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Local Rabbi Says Passover Has More Somber Tone This Year

April 22nd, 2024 | Judaism

Passover will begin Monday at sundown.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there can be some variations in how the Seder dinner is observed, especially this year.   Passover ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30.

Passover Begins On Wednesday Night

April 5th, 2023 | Judaism

Passover, which celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, begins Wednesday night at sundown and is traditionally observed with a Seder Dinner meal.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there are other symbolic items on the table as […]

Yom Kippur Begins Tuesday Night

October 4th, 2022 | Judaism

The Jewish observance of Yom Kippur will begin Tuesday evening.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News it’s also a day to forgive others.   Rabbi Benjamin says that, with COVID restrictions lifting, they are also able to once again have a more communal observance. […]