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In Pesach (Passover) we relive the Exodus from Egypt and our birth as a nation, both of which were preparations for receiving the Torah from God.
The highlight of Passover is the Seder meal. This meal is of great importance in Judaism. It is a 3325-year old continuoustradition that began on the night of the Exodus from Egypt (see Exodus chapter 12), and is fully detailed in our ancient Oral Traditions (Talmud, chapter Arvei Pesachim).
The Seder meal is one of those occasions, like Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, that Jews all over the world, Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike, observe in common. During the Seder, we keep the essential mitzva and customs of handing Jewish traditions down to the next generation, with the traditional Seder foods and the ceremony of reading the Passover Haggadah which retells the events of the Exodus.
During the Seder meal, other traditional foods are eaten in addition to the matzah: bitter herbs, parsley, wine and haroset (see below). Salt water, a roasted egg, and a bit of roasted meat are also on the table.
During all the days of Passover, matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten; while leavened foods such as bread, cake, cookies, cereal and pasta are forbidden. Certain prayers are added in the synagogue services, and the Torah is read each day.
Here is the symbolism of the items on the Seder plate:
The bitter herbs (maror) symbolize the harsh slavery which the Israelites suffered in Egypt. Horseradish and/or romaine lettuce are traditionally used for maror.
Charoset - A sweet mixture representing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build the storehouses of Egypt. In Ashkenazi Jewish homes, charoset is traditionally made from chopped nuts, grated apples, cinnamon, and sweet red wine.
Karpas - A vegetable other than bitter herbs, traditionally parsley, which is dipped into salt water at the beginning of the Seder. The dipping of a simple herb into salt water (which represents tears) recalls the pain felt by the Israelite slaves in Egypt.
Beitzah - A hard-boiled egg, symbolizing the korban chagigah (festival sacrifice) that was offered in the Temple in Jerusalem and roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night. Although both the Pesach sacrifice and the chagigah were meat-offerings, the chagigah is commemorated by an egg, a symbol of mourning.
Z'roa - A roasted lamb or goat shank-bone, chicken wing, or chicken neck; symbolizing the korban Pesach (Pesach sacrifice), which was a lamb that was offered in the Temple in Jerusalem, then roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night.
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What does Passover mean to Jewish people?
The holiday of Passover is when we celebrate how HaShem brought us out of slavery in Egypt.
Why do the Jews celebrate Passover?
Jewish people celebrate Passover to celebrate their people's liberation from slavery. The holiday celebrates when Jews were freed from slavery in Ancient Egypt.
Can Jewish people potatoes during Passover?
Yes.
What dates do Jewish people celebrate the Passover?
The 14th of Nissan, which usually falls in March or April.
During Passover who lead the Jewish people out of Egypt?
the Israelites did not leave during passover. When they did leave it was Moses who lead them.
When do Jewish people use a seder plate?
during a passover seder.
When does a Jewish person eat the Passover meal?
Passover is not a time of fasting, so Jewish people can eat during the middle of the day during Passover.
How do jewish people say passover in their language?
how do jewish people say passover in their language
Why do secular Jews celebrate Passover?
To participate in Jewish culture and tradition. Many people celebrate religious holidays even though they may not be religious (example Christmas).
Does Islam celebrate the Passover?
Answer 1Yes, Muslims observe Passover and fast it. They call it "Yum Ashura'a".Answer 2Muslims do believe in the events of the Passover and believe the event to be the Divine salvation of the Jewish people at that time. However, Muslims do not celebrate the Passover Seder in any way and do not have the restricted eating habits or holiday requirements that traditionally define Passover.A note on Answer 1: Yom Ashura has absolutely nothing to do with Passover, except it partially being a commemoration of the Exodus, and has no connection to Judaism (in terms of its religious character). In terms of historical origin and general activity it is much more similar to the Jewish Yom Kippur although the fast of Yom Ashura would be considered an unhappy fast whereas Yom Kippur is a happy fast.
What feast day where the Jewish people celebrating during the night of the Last Supper?
It is speculated by some that the Jewish people were celebrating the Passover seder during the Last Supper, but this is disputed.
What meal do Jewish people celebrate during Passover?
No meal is "celebrated" during the holiday of Passover. However, during the holiday of Passover, three meals a day are eaten for the duration of the holiday. On the first night in Israel and first two nights outside of Israel, a religious ceremony is held in the home. During this ceremony, the story of the Exodus is read and discussed. Partway through the ceremony, called a 'Seder', there is a break during which dinner is eaten.
