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Preface
Passover is a holiday established in the Hebrew Bible. It is
also known by a couple of other names, such as “Pesach”
and “Feast of Unleavened Bread.”
The holiday marks the liberation of the Jewish Nation from
slavery. This liberation is twofold.
Firstly, it is physical. The People of Israel were actually
slaves in Egypt for 400 years. Throughout this time, the
Egyptians abused the People of Israel and murdered their
children. People of Israel, led by Moses were eventually
liberated by G-d from the slavery and were guided to their
homeland.
The liberation of Jews from Egypt occurred about 3300
years ago. The first day of Passover marks the actual day
on which the Jews left Egypt.
Secondly, and equally as important, it is a spiritual
liberation. After they left Egypt, the People of Israel
received a Divine Instruction which, if they obey it,
promotes life.
On Passover, Jews recall the story and the lesson of
Passover, and teach them to their children. The lesson
itself it called Haggadah - ה ָּדָּג ַה, which means
“narration.”
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