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A beautifully set Passover Seder table, showcasing traditional foods and symbols celebrated during this Jewish holiday.

Passover

Passover is a special holiday for Jewish families. It celebrates when their ancestors were freed from slavery in Egypt long ago. This holiday is one of the most important for Jewish people, and they remember it each year with a big family meal called a Passover Seder.

During this meal, families read a book called the Haggadah. This book tells the story of how the Israelites left Egypt. The story comes from the Book of Exodus, where God spoke to Moses and asked him to help the Israelites leave.

Passover always starts on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Because the Jewish calendar is different, Passover can begin on different days each year. Jewish people do not eat any foods that have yeast in them during Passover. Instead, they eat special flat bread called matzah to remember their journey to freedom.

The word "Passover" comes from the Hebrew word Pesach. It reminds us of how God "passed over" the homes of the Hebrews during a special time. Families gather for a seder dinner, where they share the story of their ancestors leaving Egypt. Children help by asking questions, which makes the story fun for everyone.

Passover is a time for families to come together, share stories, and enjoy special foods. It helps everyone remember an important part of their history and celebrate their freedom.

Images

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin attending a ceremony for the sale of leavened bread before Passover with Rabbi Shlomo Amar.
An illustration from 1907 showing the biblical story of Israel's escape from Egypt, featuring Moses and the crossing of the Red Sea.
A historical 17th-century woodcut illustrating a Passover tradition.
A special glass used during the Jewish holiday of Passover, featuring a Hebrew inscription that reads 'Pesach'.
A photo of Shmura Matzo, a special type of unleavened bread eaten during the Passover holiday.
A handmade Shmura Matzo, a special type of flatbread eaten during the Passover Seder.
Three types of maror, a food used during the Passover Seder: grated horseradish with beets, endive lettuce, and whole horseradish root.
A delicious plate of chocolate and plain macaroons prepared especially for Passover.
A delicious Passover brownie cake baked in a Wonder Pot, perfect for a festive treat!
A beautifully set Passover Seder table featuring traditional foods like matza and a Seder plate, celebrating a Jewish holiday.
A beautifully crafted silver Seder Plate used during the Passover Seder, featuring sections for traditional symbolic foods.
A colorful 15th-century manuscript illustration showing people gathered together, each holding a book, as they discuss the Exodus from Egypt during the Passover Seder.

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