Jewish Tradition of Passover In Jewish tradition and history, Pesach or Passover is one of the festivals noted for its diversity and many meanings. It is a festival that commemorates the emancipation of the Jewish slaves from Egypt. The name Pesach comes from the fact that the houses of the Israelites were “passed over” during the plague that killed the first born sons of Egypt. During this celebration there are many traditions that the Jewish culture follows: from the food that they eat to the stories that they tell. (Pesach 1) Taking place the first 2 nights of the 8 day holiday, the Seder meal is the ....

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