Beginning on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nissan, or April 5–13, 2023 on the common calendar, the Jewish holiday of Passover is observed. The eight-day annual holiday (also known as Pesach) honors the mythology surrounding the release of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in prehistoric Egypt. A key feature of this is for adherents to avoid any leavening while observing Pesach, which is celebrated with the Seder feasts that feature four cups of wine, matzah, bitter herbs, and the recitation of the Exodus story. PESACH The name “Pesach” is a Hebrew word which means “to pass over,” since it is held that on the first Passover eve, whilst slaying the Egyptian firstborn children, the god of Abraham spared […]



