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Judaism - Explain the significance of the food and ritual objects used at the festival of Passover
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Judaism (Ao1) : Explain the significance of the food and ritual objects used at the festival of Passover Pesach also known as Passover is observed for seven days, eight outside of Israel. Pesach celebrates the freedom for two hundred years of Egyptian slavery. The most important part of the festival is the Sedar meal. This meal takes place, in Jewish homes on the first night of Pesach. This meal includes a symbolic meaning and retells the story of the Israelites escape from Egypt. Jews eat unleavened bread during this time. This is called matzah. Certain preparations must be made for the Sedar meal and Passover. Passover starts by cleaning the house of all chametz (leaven). This is because they believe that God commanded them to celebrate Pesach, and not eat nor posses anything that contains chametz. Chametz is seen as a symbol of pride. Jews believe if one had pride he would forget...
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