The Merseyside Jewish Representative Council

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Jewish Culture Month

Coming Soon: Jewish Culture Month

Join us as we celebrate Jewish culture, traditions, and stories. A month of connection, learning, and community is on its way. Stay tuned for updates and event announcements.

For 2026, the first British Jewish Culture Month will take place from 16 May to 14 June 2026, aligning with the Hebrew month of Sivan.

This festival celebrates the breadth and vibrancy of Jewish life in the UK — spanning arts, music, food, literature, heritage, and community contribution. Events will be offered by synagogues, cultural institutions, schools, charities, and partners across the country.

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Happy Passover

The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 1 - 9, 2026. Passover (Pesach) commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven, and highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus.

In Hebrew it is known as Pesach (which means “to pass over”), because G‑d passed over the Jewish homes when killing the Egyptian firstborn on the very first Passover eve.

Continue reading to learn the story, observance and meaning of Passover on Chabad website