Passover

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as described in the Book of Exodus. It lasts for eight days, starting on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, usually in March or April. During Passover, families participate in the Seder, a ceremonial meal that includes reading the Haggadah, which recounts the Exodus story, and eating matzah (unleavened bread) to symbolize the haste in which the Israelites left Egypt. The holiday emphasizes themes of freedom and redemption.