Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival,
commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance
of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning
"order") and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating
of matzah (an unleavened bread). On the fifteenth day of Nisan in the Hebrew
calendar, Jews gather with family and friends in the evening to read from a book
called the hagaddah, meaning "telling," which contains the order of prayers,
rituals, readings and songs for the Passover seder. Today, the holiday is a
celebration of freedom and family.
The URJ's (Union of Reform Judaism) guide includes:
In addition you will find Passover family rituals,
Passover music, tailoring your seder to children of various ages, craft ideas
for children, recipes from different traditions as well as all kinds of other
interesting facts.
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