What is passover

What is passover

Passover is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday is also known as Pesach in Hebrew, which means "to pass over." The name comes from the biblical story in which God "passed over" the houses of the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt, which was the death of the firstborn, and spared their children.

Passover is celebrated in the spring, typically in March or April, and lasts for seven or eight days, depending on the Jewish community's traditions. During this time, Jews around the world participate in a variety of rituals and practices to remember and celebrate their ancestors' liberation from slavery.

One of the central themes of Passover is the idea of freedom, both physical and spiritual. Jews are encouraged to reflect on the meaning of freedom and to think about how they can use their own freedom to make the world a better place.