Passover

A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection to an antisemitic attack in Queens during Passover, police said. The child, a boy, was arrested Tuesday for the incident on April 7, police said. On what was the third day of Passover, the victim was was walking near Caffrey Avenue and Mott Avenue in Far Rockaway when three young people — two…

Police want to find a group of teens in connection with two separate antisemitic attacks in Queens last week. The first victim was reportedly attacked Friday, the third day of Passover, near Caffrey Avenue and Mott Avenue. Police say the teens shouted antisemitic slurs while throwing rocks at the man. One of the perpetrators allegedly flashed a razor at the…

Police say the Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the two incidents.

Also called Pesach, the eight-day celebration is a time for reflection and remembrance.

On Passover, Jews use the foods on the Seder plate to retell the story of their exodus out of Egypt.