ELI5: passover
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What is Passover?
Passover is a special Jewish holiday that celebrates when Jewish people were freed from being slaves in Egypt a very long time ago [1][4]. It's like a birthday party, but instead of celebrating one person, it celebrates freedom for an entire group of people [3].
Why do people celebrate it?
A long time ago, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, and God helped them escape to freedom [1][5]. Jewish families celebrate this amazing escape story every year to remember how important freedom is [4].
When does it happen?
Passover happens in the spring, usually in March or April [2]. In 2026, it will be celebrated from April 1-9 [2].
How do families celebrate?
Families get together for special meals and remember the story of their ancestors' escape [3]. They eat special foods and tell the story to help everyone remember this important event [1].
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a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 1 - 9, 2026.
Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the journey of the ancient Israelites from enslavement in Egypt to freedom. It's often called the “master story” of the Jewish ...
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring festival celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.
Passover (Pesach) is one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorating the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
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