More than four out of every five Jews in the UK celebrated a seder last year, demonstrating the enduring popularity of Pesach.
According to figures published by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, 84 per cent observed the festival rite – comparable to the 89 per cent who lit candles for Chanukah.
While universally observed among the Orthodox, more than 90 per cent of Progressive Jews took part in a seder, as did 79 per cent of “Just Jewish” and 60 per cent of secular Jews.
The seder “is one of the most universal expressions of Jewish connection and identity, often bringing together people who may otherwise have limited engagement with Jewish life,” JPR commented.
While 94 per cent of synagogue members went to a seder, nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of non-members did as well.
The figures came from a survey of more than 4,800 members of the community last summer.
A 2020 survey of US Jews found that 62 per cent attended a seder, while a survey of Israeli Jews in 2022 put the figure at 96 per cent.
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