As these annual observances continue, some may be wondering if Holy Week celebrations are (or have ever been) federally recognized holidays.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
In some modern Jewish congregations, contemporary afflictions and forms of oppression are incorporated into Passover observances alongside the traditional biblical plagues.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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