Passover
The celebration of Jewish freedom
Overview
Passover is a holiday celebrated by Jews that represents their freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is celebrated on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nisan every year. There are several foods found on the Passover Seder plate, including Matzah (unleavened bread), Charoset (a mix of Apples and nuts), and Maror (horseradish). Jews are not allowed to eat bread that rises during the eight days of Passover.
Matzah
This unleavened bread (no yeast) represents the fact that the Israelites didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise when leaving Egypt.
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Matzah Ball Soup
This is a common dish served during Passover made from Matzah and chicken broth.
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Charoset
This is a dish made of apples, nuts, cinnamon, and wine. It represents the mortar used by the Israelites in Egypt to build pyramids.
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Foods on the Seder Plate
Maror - bitter herbs
Charoset - sweet, brown mixture
Karpas - vegetable dipped into salt water
Z'roa - meat, usually lamb
Beitzah - hard boiled egg
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