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What does the matzah stand for?

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Matzah (also matzoh, matza, matsos) is "unleavened bread". The matzoh used at Passover is made only of flour and water -- no yeast -- according to a recipe which prevents the dough from rising. It symbolizes the bread the ancient Hebrews took with them on their flight from Egypt, snatched from the ovens before it had time to rise.

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