Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt, as told in the Book of Exodus.
It is celebrated for seven or eight days, beginning on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nisan, and is a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewal.
Passover, also called Pesach - Biblical Hebrew: חַג הַפֶּסַח, romanized: Ḥag hapPesaḥ, lit. 'Pilgrimage of the Passing Over'), is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.
It is celebrated for seven or eight days, beginning on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nisan, and is a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewal.
Passover, also called Pesach - Biblical Hebrew: חַג הַפֶּסַח, romanized: Ḥag hapPesaḥ, lit. 'Pilgrimage of the Passing Over'), is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.
Symbolism:
The holiday is filled with symbolism, including the Seder meal, the removal of chametz (leavened bread), and the use of matzah (unleavened bread).
The Seder:
The central ritual of Passover is the Seder, a ceremonial dinner where families gather to recount the story of the Exodus.
The holiday is filled with symbolism, including the Seder meal, the removal of chametz (leavened bread), and the use of matzah (unleavened bread).
The Seder:
The central ritual of Passover is the Seder, a ceremonial dinner where families gather to recount the story of the Exodus.
פֶּסַח
Pesach
PesachFreedom and Justice:
Passover is a time to reflect on the theme of freedom, not just the freedom from slavery in Egypt, but also the broader themes of freedom from oppression and injustice.
Passover is a time to reflect on the theme of freedom, not just the freedom from slavery in Egypt, but also the broader themes of freedom from oppression and injustice.
Spring Harvest Festival:
Passover also incorporates aspects of ancient spring harvest festivals.
Family and Community:
The holiday is a time for families and communities to gather, share meals, and learn about their history and traditions.
Passover also incorporates aspects of ancient spring harvest festivals.
Family and Community:
The holiday is a time for families and communities to gather, share meals, and learn about their history and traditions.
Passover Seder Dinner at the White House
Remembrance:
It is a time to remember the past, including the hardships faced by the Israelites in Egypt, and to appreciate the freedom and blessings of the presen
It is a time to remember the past, including the hardships faced by the Israelites in Egypt, and to appreciate the freedom and blessings of the presen
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