Passover Begins
04.08.09 |
Jews around the world are celebrating Passover. The first of eight days begins tonight at sundown. Families will gather around the table for a seder, a traditional meal and prayer service commemorating the exodus of Jewish slaves out of Egypt.
It follows the story of Moses, who convinced the Pharaoh to free the Jews after unleashing ten plagues including the killing of the first born son. Moses warned the Jews, if they marked their door with lamb's blood, the plague would "pass over" and spare their children.
Jews traditionally east Matzo, or unleavened bread, during the holiday. It is in remembrance of how when their ancestors fled Egypt, they left in such haste that the bread they packed did not have time to rise.
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