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March 2007
We have a Jewish nanny - who gets all Jewish Holidays and
Christian Holidays (i.e. Christmas) off paid. Passover is
around the corner and what days does one typically take off for
this holiday? I noticed in my Outlook calendar that the
holidays start on April 2nd and go thru April 10th. I am not
Jewish which is why I am asking what folks typically take off -
is it the entire week??
Thanks!
No, one does not take the entire week of passover off. The first two and last two
days (so this year, April 3, 4, 9, 10) are considered religious holidays when work is
not supposed to be done. An observant Jew would not work on those days. Many
American Jews, however, would work during the day and go to a seder in the
evening (for the first two nights). I would ask her what her practice is.
Sarah
Kids in Jewish Day Schools have that whole week off (as do the
teachers and staff). Most reform adn conservative Jews will take
just that Monday and maybe Tuesday off.
All other schools have Easter week off, so I guess it would make
sense for some people to take teh whole of Passover week off.
I know this doesn't really answer your question but it's some
info.
anon
No no, hon, most people take off just the first 2 nights unless
they are Orthodox. But I mean, she should be able to tell you
this information.
Chewey Jewey
Passover celebrations (meals called Saders)take place the first
two evenings of Passover. This usually requires taking two days
off of work, or simply working a short day in order to
participate in the Sader. I believe April 2 and April 3 are
those days this year.
anon
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