Whether we are aware of it or not, most of us are somewhat familiar with the Jewish holiday of Passover. The story behind the holiday is not only well-known and well-documented (in films and television specials, for instance), but it is also quite an exciting tale. |&&|The Old Testament Tale |&&|Passover begins a few thousand years ago, in the biblical Old Testament times. By Elton Gahr |
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the celebration of freedom for the Jewish people. The story of Passover can be found in the Torah's second book, Exodus. The Jews were slaves of the Pharaoh in Egypt. They were forced to build his monuments and cities, or face death. |
What is Shavuot? The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is one of the seven major Jewish festivals in the Jewish calendar year. The holiday commemorates receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai. It is 50 days exactly from Passover, and the time in between is called "Counting of the Omer." By Alice Langholt |
 | Understanding the Passover traditions and history, along with the meaning of each of the 15 steps, can make the festival even more memorable. By Alice Langholt |
 | You have many options when choosing a Passover Haggadah. The varieties available allow the host to have a meaningful Seder that is tailored specifically for his or her guests' interests, allowing for thoughtful discussions, new ideas and new perspectives on the themes of Passover. By Alice Langholt |
The Jewish Passover story is told as a part of the Passover Seder. You can get all of your guests, including the kids, involved with telling the Passover story and discussing Jewish practices. By Alice Langholt |
 | Parents know that it's important to include some extra Jewish Passover activities for children so the long evening will go smoothly. By Alice Langholt |
