# What is the Jewish Passover Celebration?

What is the Passover celebration? Passover also known as Pesach is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Jewish' exodus from slavery in Egypt. The Jewish calendar marks this occasion on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, which is the first month of Aviv. In the West, the holiday is celebrated on the first day of Passover, which falls on April 27.

**Seder meal**

The Seder meal is a traditional feast during the Jewish [Passover programs](https://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/passover_resorts/) celebration. The meal contains four main components: wine, maror (a bitter herb), charoset (a sweet paste made by slaves) and afikoman, a leafy green vegetable. Each element of the Seder is symbolic of a different aspect of the slave experience and is consumed during the meal. In addition to the wine, the Seder meal contains four cups of food and four cups of wine.


The main course consists of three small plates filled with symbolic foods: roasted shank bone (Pescah), matzoh, and bitter herbs. These foods are dipped in a special salt water solution and placed in the echad bag. The first chamber of the echad bag is untouched, while the second chamber is opened to reveal the first. The third chamber is used to serve the various elements of the Seder plate.

**The removal of chametz**

The removal of chametz from one's home is an important part of the Jewish Passover celebration. In some communities, chametz is removed from the house and burnt, with the lulav being saved for the festival of Sukkot. The ashes from the chametz are then gathered, sifted, and then redeemed for the mitzvah.

While the actual removal of chametz is not required, the process of kashering the home starts weeks in advance. Families thoroughly clean their homes in preparation for the festival, removing any food that contains chametz. This includes all grains and breads made from wheat, barley, rye, or oats, as well as any kind of pasta or bread that has been leavened.

**Removing matzah from home**

If you are planning to celebrate the Jewish Passover on Friday, then you have probably been busy cleaning your house. Not only do you need to replace ordinary dishes with special Pesach items, you also need to take a shopping expedition for kosher food. It's time to get rid of the matzah! Here are some tips to help you get started! Listed below are some of the most common reasons to remove matzah from your home:

First, remove all matzah from your home before Passover. This practice is a major part of the Jewish Passover celebration. According to Jewish tradition, it's forbidden to eat, own, or benefit from chametz during this time. In addition, you're prohibited to cook or bake with the leavened products. Matzah is unleavened bread made from flour and water. This special bread represents the bread the Israelites had to eat during their flight out of Egypt. The Jewish people called this bread "Lechem Oni" (bread of the Egyptians).

**Symbolism of matzah**

Matzah has an interesting symbolism. Its unleavened appearance is meant to symbolize the bread that the Israelites carried with them during the exodus from Egypt. It also symbolizes the tears of the slaves. The unleavened bread has a powerful symbolic meaning, as it represents the food that our ancestors ate before they were free.

The rabbinic tradition has many different meanings for the bread, including remembrance of slavery and the Israelites' flight from Egypt. In addition to being the first bread to be baked and eaten during the Passover celebration, matzah has historical meaning. The Israelites escaped from Egypt in haste, so matzah became an important symbol. It is also considered the poor man's bread, serving as a reminder of their former life. The leaven, on the other hand, represents corruption and pride.


**The seven Day holiday**

The seven-day Jewish Passover is an important holiday for many Jewish. Depending on the calendar you follow, the holiday lasts either eight days or seven days. Both types of celebrations are significant and meaningful to the [Jewish people](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews). The festival aims to instill in people an appreciation of freedom and social justice. Passover is especially significant given current world events and conflicts. Listed below are some of the main reasons to celebrate this holiday.

The Seder plate is a meal of symbolic foods. Symbolic foods include a roasted shank bone, which represents the Pescah sacrifice. Other symbols include an egg, which symbolize life and spring, and bitter herbs. Depending on the observance, there are also work prohibitions and a regular meal following the guidelines. In addition, some people pay tribute to women in Jewish leadership by adding orange to their meal.