Pesach

Pesach (Passover) is a Jewish holiday that remembers the story of the Israelites being freed from slavery in ancient Egypt. According to the Torah, Hashem brought a series of plagues on Egypt, and eventually Pharaoh let the Jewish people go. They left so quickly that their bread didn’t have time to rise, which is why matzah, a flat unleavened bread, is eaten during this holiday.

Pesach is a time to focus on freedom, faith, and remembering that Hashem is involved in the world. Many families clean their homes very carefully to remove all chametz (leavened food like bread, pasta, and anything made from grain that has risen), as owning or eating it is not allowed during the holiday.

The main event of Pesach is the Seder, a special meal held on the first nights of the holiday. During the Seder, the story of the Exodus is told, symbolic foods are eaten, and traditions are followed to help people experience and remember what happened.

To prepare for Pesach, you need to:

• Sell your chametz: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/sell_chometz_cdo/jewish/Sell-Your-Chametz-Online.htm

• Get matzah (available at kosher sections in stores like Tom Thumb or Costco)

• Have a place ready for the Seder (you can join the Frisco Chabad Seder)

Make sure to listen to the special Parsha in 5  by JKN Pesach episode, available on Google Drive, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Have a happy and kosher Pesach,
The Jewish Kids News Team