Exactly one month after the Seder night, today (Wednesday) marks the second Passover, which was originally intended for those who could not offer the Passover sacrifice on its time, either because of impurity or because of the distance from Jerusalem. In the past, those who celebrated Pesach Shani, adopted all the customs of the holiday exactly as they do on the eve of Pesach, including the prohibition of eating chametz. Today, it is customary to celebrate the holiday when some denominations have different customs regarding it. Pesach Shani is also considered a day of celebration for those who are waiting for a second chance, who were prevented from celebrating or celebrating Pesach on its original date, therefore this day is considered to have great ability and a day of great mercy for requests and prayers.
The origin of the holiday in the “Megillat Tanit”
In “Megillat Ta’anit”, the center’s collection of 35 Jewish holidays written at the end of the Second Temple, the second Passover is mentioned as a “good day”, one that should not be fasted or eulogized and applies to all of Israel. This source is the reason why many of the people of Israel do not say Tachanon on this day.
Pesach Shani is considered a happy day
Today, since there is no temple and we cannot offer sacrifices, there are two main customs to mark this day. The first is, as mentioned, not saying tahnun, the 14th of Bayer is considered a happy day and the “tahnun” sections are not said during the prayers.
Eating matzah on Pesach Shani
Some people have the habit of eating matzah on Pesach Shani, a memory of that ancient holiday that no longer exists today. Ashkenazim are careful to shake hands and bless the person who brings and the blessing of the food upon eating matzah, while the members of the Mizrah ethnic group customarily bless the blessing of food and a sort of three-pointed blessing upon eating matzah.
There are Hasidisms that on this day hold a special Tish that marks the second Passover, the Tish is held under the leadership of the Rebbe who observes the signs of the Seder night including four cups, matzah and maror.
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