It's about Jews in Egypt being freed from slavery. Passover demonstrated that God can and will "interfere" in the events of this world, with great miracles when He so desires.
Passover is one of the major underpinnings of Judaism, as a large number of mitzvot (commands) are related to it or commemorate it.
Pesach (Passover) is when 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. The four cups of wine (or Grape Juice) symbolize the four synonyms of redemption in Exodus 6.
During all the days of Passover, matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten; while leavened foods such as bread, cake, cookies, cereal and pasta are forbidden. This is a command in commemoration of the Exodus, when the Israelites were in a hurry to leave Egypt and did not spend time waiting for their dough to leaven (to rise). Exodus ch.12.
Certain prayers are added in the synagogue services, and the Torah is read each day of Passover.
Here is the symbolism of the items on the Seder plate:
*See also the Related Links.
Link: What is the Passover Haggadah?
Yes.
The first Passover was in Egypt
Passover is called "Pessa'h" in French. This is not a French word, but comes from Hebrew.
In Hebrew it is: Chag Pesach sameach In English it is: Happy Passover
Before Passover.
"It's time to get ready for Passover."
The 1st passover was in Egypt.
Passover commemorates the Exodus.
Passover celebrates the Exodus.
Passover commemorates the Exodus.
No, Passover is a Jewish holiday.
There are brands of kosher for Passover baking soda but they have to be marked specifically for Passover.