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Pesachim

Pesachim is a Jewish holiday dedicated to recalling the Israelites' escape from Egypt, focusing on the Passover story. It involves specific rituals, such as eating matzah (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), and conducting a ceremonial meal called the Seder. The holiday emphasizes freedom and remembrance, commemorating the liberation from slavery through prayers, storytelling, and symbolic foods. Pesachim also includes guiding principles for rituals and prohibitions, like avoiding chametz (leavened bread), to honor the biblical narrative and reinforce spiritual and cultural identity within the community.