Passover Foods

Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. During this time, specific foods are consumed that symbolize themes of freedom and remembrance. The most significant food is matzah, an unleavened bread, representing the haste of the Israelites' escape. Other traditional foods include bitter herbs (symbolizing the bitterness of slavery), charoset (a sweet paste representing the mortar used by slaves), and lamb shank bone (commemorating the Passover sacrifice). Each food plays a key role in the Passover Seder, a ritual meal that includes storytelling and reflection on the themes of liberation and faith.