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Your Guide To The Unique Traditions Of The Jewish Festival Of Passover

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Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. The holiday is marked by a number of unique traditions, including the Seder meal, the recitation of the Haggadah, and the eating of matzah. This article will provide you with an overview of these traditions and their significance.

What is Passover?: Your guide to the unique traditions of the Jewish festival of Passover (Jewish Holiday Series)

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The Seder Meal

The Seder meal is the central ritual of Passover. It is a festive meal that is eaten on the first and second nights of the holiday. The meal is typically composed of a variety of traditional foods, including matzah, charoset, bitter herbs, and wine. During the meal, a special prayer service is recited, and the story of the Exodus is retold.

A Photo Of A Traditional Passover Seder Meal. What Is Passover?: Your Guide To The Unique Traditions Of The Jewish Festival Of Passover (Jewish Holiday Series)

The Haggadah

The Haggadah is a book that contains the text of the Passover Seder service. The Haggadah includes a variety of prayers, readings, and songs. It is used to guide the participants through the Seder meal and to help them to understand the meaning of the holiday.

A Photo Of A Traditional Passover Haggadah. What Is Passover?: Your Guide To The Unique Traditions Of The Jewish Festival Of Passover (Jewish Holiday Series) — A traditional Passover Haggadah.

Matzah

Matzah is a type of unleavened bread that is eaten during Passover. Matzah is made from flour and water, and it is typically baked into thin, flat sheets. Matzah is a symbol of the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, as they did not have time to let their bread rise.

Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. The holiday is marked by a number of unique traditions, including the Seder meal, the recitation of the Haggadah, and the eating of matzah. These traditions help to keep the story of the Exodus alive and to teach future generations about the importance of freedom.

What is Passover?: Your guide to the unique traditions of the Jewish festival of Passover (Jewish Holiday Series)

by Shari Last

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