Happy Passover! Passover (Pesah) is an important festival in Jewish communities, and it commemorates the departure of Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is observed over eight days, the first two and last two days are observed as holy days. The evenings of the first and second days begin with Seders, festive meals which involve the telling of the ancient Passover story. The final day of Passover marks the Israelites’ crossing of the Red Sea, as related in The Book of Exodus.
Here's how Ellie Rosenberg from Challah for Hunger MTL chooses to celebrate and reflects on the significance of this holiday:
Jewish people celebrate Passover to mark the Biblical exodus from Egypt, and being freed from slavery (like the Movie the Prince of Egypt!). Passover seders occur the first two nights of the holiday and consist of a festive meal, storytelling, and singing. Because there wasn't time for the bread to rise while escaping slavery, Jewish people traditionally do not eat leavened products during the eight days of Passover.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
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