Pesach

Pesach, also known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The Hebrew word Pesach (פֶּסַח) translates to "to pass over" or "to skip," referring to the biblical narrative where the Lord "passed over" the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague, sparing their firstborn sons. The festival is observed for seven or eight days, depending on the Jewish community, and involves a variety of rituals and customs, including the removal of chametz (leavened products) from the home and the eating of matzah (unleavened bread). The central event of Pesach is the Seder, a festive meal held on the first one or two nights of the holiday, during which the story of the Exodus is retold using a special text called the Haggadah. In Spanish, the holiday is called Pascua, and in French, it is known as Pâque. The Gregorian calendar date of Pesach varies each year, as it is determined by the Hebrew calendar, typically falling in March or April.