Jewish Tradition Of Passover

Part I of Essay
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 Israelite ....

Part II of Essay
.... Kitchen utensils and dishware normally used in the home are not be used during Passover. Special dishes and utensils for the Passover holiday are taken out of storage, cleaned and used. Only foods that are "Kosher for Passover" are allowed. No leavened (containing yeast) foods or grains are eaten. In their place matzoh and foods containing matzoh are eaten. This is to commemorate the Israelites who fled quickly into the desert with no time for their breads to rise and were forced to bake the dough into hard crackers in the desert sun. Al ....