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Learn about the story, rituals and traditions of Passover, a Spring festival that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. Find out how to say Passover in Hebrew, what Matzah is and why Jews eat it, and how to join a Seder meal.
Nov 9, 2009 · Passover, or Pesach, is a weeklong festival that commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites' departure from ancient Egypt. Learn about the history, rituals, traditions and meaning of this sacred and widely observed Jewish holiday.
Jun 18, 2024 · Passover, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus.
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Passover 2024
- began Monday, 22 April at sunset
- began Monday, 22 April
Learn the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb pass over, which can mean to ignore, omit, or leave out someone or something. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences from Collins and other sources.
Learn about the origins, significance and customs of Passover, the oldest and longest-standing Jewish festival. Find out when it is, how it is celebrated and some fascinating facts about it.
Mar 13, 2018 · Passover (AKA Pesach) is the springtime holiday observed by Jewish people everywhere on the date when G‑d took the Jewish people out of Egypt. It lasts for eight days (seven days in Israel ), during which no bread, or anything that contains grain that has fermented, is to be consumed or even owned. Read: What Is Passover?
Apr 4, 2009 · Passover, also known as Pesach, is the 8-day Jewish holiday celebrated in the early spring that commemorates the Israelites’ emancipation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Read: How to Celebrate Passover.
