Pre-Pesach: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  • Search for Chametz: Begins after nightfall at 8:10 pm.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Erev Pesach

  • Chometz can be eaten till 10:54 am

  • Sell & Burn Chametz before: 11:58 am.

  • Candle Lighting: 7:06 pm.

  • First Seder: Begins after 7:52 pm.

    • Note: An Eruv Tavshilin should be prepared today to allow for cooking on Friday (Yom Tov) for Shabbat.

Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 1st Day of Pesach

  • Morning Services: 10:00 am.

  • Candle Lighting: After 8:06 pm (from a pre-existing flame).

  • Second Seder: Begins after candle lighting.

    • Begin counting the Omer tonight.

Friday, April 3, 2026 – 2nd Day of Pesach / Erev Shabbat

  • Morning Services: 10:00 am.

  • Candle Lighting (Shabbat): 7:08 pm (from a pre-existing flame).

    • Kiddush on wine using 2 Matzahs for "Hamotzi".

Shabbat, April 4, 2026 – Shabbat Chol Hamoed

  • Morning Services: 10:00 am.

  • Holiday/Shabbat Ends: 8:08 pm.

  • Havdalah is recited (no spices or candle).

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Erev Seventh Day

  • Candle Lighting: 7:12 pm.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Seventh Day of Pesach

  • Morning Services: 10:00 am.

  • Candle Lighting: After 8:13 pm (from a pre-existing flame).

    • Kiddush on wine using 2 Matzahs for "Hamotzi".

Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Final Day of Pesach

  • Morning Services: 10:00 am.

  • Yizkor: 11:30 am (approx.).

  • Seudat Moshiach: Begins before sunset.

  • Pesach Ends: 8:14 pm.

    • Allow approximately one hour for the Rabbi to repurchase the Chametz before eating.