Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday is also known as Pesach in Hebrew.
Passover is typically celebrated for eight days, beginning on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (usually in late March or early April) and ending on the 22nd day of the month. During this time, Jewish families gather for a Seder, a special ritual meal that retells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
The Seder includes a series of symbolic foods and rituals, such as the eating of matzah (unleavened bread), which represents the Israelites' hurried departure from Egypt, and the drinking of four cups of wine, which symbolize the four promises of freedom made by God to the Israelites. The Seder also includes the recitation of the Haggadah, a text that tells the story of the Exodus and provides instructions for the Seder.
During Passover, Jewish people refrain from eating leavened bread or any food made with leavened grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. This is to remember the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt and the fact that they did not have time to let their bread rise. Instead, they eat matzah and other unleavened foods.
Passover is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar and is celebrated by Jews around the world.
