Pesah
The holiday of Pesah (Passover) commemorates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egyptian slavery. It is also the springtime festival that celebrates the rebirth of the earth after the long, cold winter. Perhaps more than any other holiday, Pesah has shaped who we are as a Jewish people and who we want to become. Its story of slavery and freedom recalls our earliest history as a nation and also expresses our ongoing dream of a world redeemed.
The laws and customs of Pesah are extensive and detailed and preparing for the holiday requires some time and effort. But the mitzvot of kashering our homes for Pesah and making a seder bring to life the timeless lessons of this beautiful festival.
For more information on the laws and rituals of Pesah, how to celebrate and the meanings behind this celebration of freedom, explore the articles and links on the sidebar. Further resources are available in the Beth El library and from the rabbis.
