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When the Israelites escaped Egypt, they had so little notice that they weren't able to let the bread dough they had made rise before baking. Instead, the baked the dough as it was so it ended up like a flat cracker. The Torah specifies that to commemorate the exodus, Jews are to eat matzah during the holiday of Pesach.
Answer:When the Israelites were brought by God out of Egypt, they had so little notice that they weren't able to let their dough rise before baking. Instead, they baked the dough as it was and it ended up as a thin cracker. The Torah specifies that to commemorate the Exodus, Jews are to eat matzah during the holiday of Pesach.
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What holiday do Jewish people eat matzah on?
Passover (Pesach).
Three things about Passover?
The Passover Hagaddah (or Story) states that "Whoever does not say these three things has not fulfilled his obligation: Pesach, Matzah, Maror." Pesach is the pascal lamb offering that is no longer brought as the Temple in Jerusalem no longer stands. In the days of the Temple, thousands of lambs were slaughtered on the eve of Passover to be eaten that night along with the matzah and the maror, the bitter herb (traditionally, romaine lettuce or horseraddish). Today we eat only the matzah and maror.
What is the only bread product allowed to be eaten during Passover?
The simple answer is that no bread is eaten during Pesach (Passover). However, during Pesach, matzah (sometimes referred to as unleavened bread) is eaten. Additionally, matzah is ground into 'matzah meal' (similar to breadcrumbs) and 'cake meal' (the consistency of flour) and these products are used in all kinds of baking including rolls and cakes. Foods made from these products are called 'gebrokts' and some Jews will not eat them
What are the parts of the Seder meal?
The Passover Hagaddah (or Story) states that "Whoever does not say these three things has not fulfilled his obligation: Pesach, Matzah, Maror." Pesach is the pascal lamb offering that is no longer brought as the Temple in Jerusalem no longer stands. In the days of the Temple, thousands of lambs were slaughtered on the eve of Passover to be eaten that night along with the matzah and the maror, the bitter herb (traditionally, romaine lettuce or horseraddish). Today we eat only the matzah and maror.
Why do Jews eat mazta?
Matzah is eaten instead of bread, cake or crackers during Pesach (Passover), as commanded in Exodus ch. 12, to commemorate God's taking the Jews out of Egypt.
Why are there matzos that are NOT for Passover?
During Pesach (Passover), the ownership and consumption of chametz is strictly prohibited to Jews (Exodus ch.12); so strictly that the penalty for doing so is karet, spiritual excommunication from God.Chametz is any product made from one of the five grains (wheat, barley, spelt, rye and oats) which has come into contact with water for more than eighteen minutes, which would cause Chimutz (leavening). This includes pasta, bread, cookies, beer and non-Passover matzah, since all of them are in contact with water during manufacture.To be kosher for Pesach, matzah must be special shmurah ("observed" or "guarded") matzah, which means that the person who made them has kept a careful eye on them before and during baking to ensure that the matzah flour (which itself has been closely guarded against contact with water ever since the grain was harvested) is in contact with water for no more than eighteen minutes before it has finished baking (once baked, the five grains cannot become chametz). The baking is often carried out by chaburas (groups) of Orthodox Jewish men.This "guarded" method of manufacture is quite a bit more complex than the production of not-for-Pesach matzah; and so, when making matzah for use during the rest of the year, it is less expensive to make the type that are not kosher for Pesach since the Torah-laws against chametz do not apply at other times of the year.Simply, people like to eat matzah at times that are not Passover and the process to make non-Kosher for Passover Matzot is cheaper.
What do Jewish people eat at Pesach?
Matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten; while leavened foods such as bread, cake, cookies, cereal and pasta are forbidden.During the Seder meal, there are other traditional foods together with the matzah: bitter herbs, wine, parsley, and haroset (a mixture of apples, cinnamon, wine and nuts).
What is the official name for Passover?
The Hebrew name is "Pesach" it is also sometimes known as "Chag HaAviv" - the festival of spring, "Chag HaMatzot" - the festival of matzah, and "Z'Man Cherutenu" - the time of our freedom Hope it helps
Why does Jews celebrate Mizath?
It seems there may be a misunderstanding, as there is no specific Jewish celebration called "Mizath." However, if you meant "Matzah," it is an essential part of Passover (Pesach), a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus from Egypt. Matzah, or unleavened bread, is eaten to commemorate the haste with which the Israelites fled Egypt, not having time to let their bread rise. The consumption of matzah during Passover serves as a reminder of their liberation and the hardships endured during slavery.
Is matzo balls have gluten?
Most matzah is made from wheat, so most matzah has gluten, and most matzah balls are made from commonplace matzah meal. Gluten-free oat matzah is available. if you make your matzah meal from oat matzah, and then make your matzah balls from oat matzah, then they will be gluten free.
How much unleavened bread is eaten per person during Passover?
Some people don't eat any matzah during Pesach (Passover) while others will eat 2-3 pounds worth over the course of the holiday.
What is pesach why is pesach celebrated?
Pesach celebrates the exodus of the Jews for Egypt.
