Passover

The story of Passover can be traced all the way back to the book of Exodus! The festival of Passover is an eight-day festival observed between the Hebrew dates of the 15th to and including the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, just a few weeks after Purim. It marks the events of the Exodus from Egypt and God taking the people of Israel under his direct guardianship. We observe this festival in several ways, including by not eating any unleavened foods (such as bread) and participating in the Passover Seder, in which we retell the events of the...

The Story Behind Passover: Freedom and Faith The origins of Passover trace back to the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. This pivotal event is marked by God’s divine intervention, saving the Jewish people from oppression. For centuries, Passover has been celebrated as a festival of freedom, hope, and deliverance. The holiday serves as a reminder of the resilience of the Jewish people, the triumph of faith over adversity, and the enduring struggle for justice. Through the retelling of the Exodus story, Passover continues to inspire generations, reinforcing the values of liberation and unity....