Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most significant festivals in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, as narrated in the Book of Exodus in the Bible.
The first Passover in the Bible was the defining event for the Jewish people. At Passover the children of Israel were set free from slavery, set free from Egypt, and began a journey with God and Moses to the Promised Land. The Passover is another precious gem from the Bible combined wi...
As the Exodus motif gained greater significance, the symbolism and original function of the Canaanite traditions and apotropaic rites were lost. However, not all scholars agree that the two festivals were merged. Passover in the Bible According to the Book of Exodus, the Israelites are enslaved...
All About the Jewish Holiday, the Passover Story in the Bible and More Everything you need to know about the observance of Passover. Jessica Sager Updated: Feb 4, 2025 Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It occurs each spring, though not on the same date (similar to...
Like in Jewish communities around the world, the celebration of Passover in the UK traditionally involves a number of rituals, each of which symbolizes a different aspect of the events leading to the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, as described in the Hebrew Bible. During Passover, follow...
The Passover, a pivotal event in the history of Israel, is rich with layers of meaning and irony that resonate throughout the biblical narrative. Instituted in Exodus 12, the Passover commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. The irony of the Passover is multifaceted...
What is the Passover in the Bible? Also called ‘Pesach,’ Passover is the Jewish festival commemorating the story in the book of Exodus detailing how God saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Old Testament book of Exodus narrates how Passover should be observed and celebrated by...
The Second Passover - In the first month of the second year after their departure from the land of Egypt, the LORD told Moses in the Wilderness of
Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery and their exodus from Egypt, as told in the Hebrew Bible. On the last day of Passover, Jews commemorate the miraculous Parting of the Red Sea, the final part of the escape. Read the whole story Why Does Passover Last 8 ...
The Passover is Instituted - The LORD told Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month will mark the beginning of months for you. It will be