Each April, the past and present mingle during Passover, one of the most significant holidays on the Jewish calendar. Passover, or 'Pesach' in Hebrew, is an eight-day celebration that commemorates the Jewish people's escape from slavery in ancient Egypt. Though the story behind Passover took place thousands of years ago, the annual holiday celebration ensures that the events of the past are not forgotten.
Matzah, which contains no leavening agents, is traditionally made from the flour of one of five approved grains: wheat, barley, spelt, rye or oat. Additionally, members of more observant communities abstain from working on the first two and final two days of Passover and refrain from driving, using electricity, lighting fires, and spending money. The Passover Seder It's customary for a Seder meal to be held on the first two nights of Passover.