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From the biblical story to Passover’s meaning and how it’s celebrated today, we cover all the basics. We even tell you what to expect if a friend invites you to the celebratory Passover meal ...
Passover meaning. Within Judaism, Passover symbolizes the ancient Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt and underscores God's faithfulness, as detailed in the Torah's biblical narrative.
Dayenu page from Birds' Head Haggada. Dayenu (Hebrew: דַּיֵּנוּ , Dayyēnū) is a song that is part of the Jewish holiday of Passover.The word "dayenu" means approximately "it would have been enough," "it would have been sufficient," or "it would have sufficed" (day-in Hebrew is "enough," and -ēnu the first person plural suffix, "to us").
Passover, also called Pesach (/ ˈ p ɛ s ɑː x, ˈ p eɪ-/; [1] Biblical Hebrew: חַג הַפֶּסַח , romanized: Ḥag hapPesaḥ, lit. 'Pilgrimage of the Passing Over'), is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. [2]
Here's everything you need to know about Passover in Judaism—from the spiritual significance of Passover to the story, traditions and how it's celebrated today.
Seder is a transliteration of the Hebrew סדר, which means 'order' or 'procedure'. The name also expresses the conduct of the meal, all the dishes, the blessings, the prayers, the stories and the songs, written in the Haggadah, a book that determines the order of Passover and tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
Everything to know about the observance of Passover. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Ma Nishtana (Hebrew: מה נשתנה) is a section at the beginning of the Passover Haggadah known as The Four Kushiyot, The Four Questions or "Why is this night different from all other nights?", traditionally asked via song by the youngest capable child attending Passover Seder.