Faithful celebrating Easter, Passover find connection in stories and traditions
With both Easter Sunday and the end of Passover falling on the same day this year, April 20, Jewish and Christian faithful around Southern California and the world are finding creative ways to observe — and celebrate — the holy holidays.
Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus after his suffering and death on the cross, is also symbolically connected to the Jewish Passover, which commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from centuries of slavery in Egypt. Though both religious seasons and traditions are very different, their stories are centered around themes of freedom, resilience and sacrifice.
Collecting thousands of years of Jewish stories
Passover — which Jews celebrate either 7 or 8 days — is Walnut resident Alan Shebroe’s favorite holiday.