In New Testament times, the Christian church celebrated Easter when the Jews observed Passover.

Of course, it was not intended to be an alternative to the actual Seder, which those observing Passover will hold on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

It's not that there is anything wrong with observing Passover outside a home setting, critics of the trend point out.

Cuba's Jews have been able to observe Passover openly since 1992, but the U.S. embargo has prevented American aid.

The protesters said that not only was it Good Friday, but Jews were also observing Passover.

Mr. Kolb said Ms. Holtzman was observing Passover and would not comment herself.

On the north side, Pilate appears again but the Jewish judges stay outside the Roman magistrate's house because they are observing Passover.

(Proclamation to "cut off" anyone for not observing Passover.)

Reform Judaism observes Passover over seven days, with the first and last days being a major holidays.

He observes Passover and Hanukkah and considers himself a Messianic Jew.