Spiritual significance of passover

What is the story of Passover, What are its various traditions and rules, And just what dates will it be taking place this year? Here is everything you need to know.

By AARON REICH

Springtime is here, and with that comes the annual Jewish holiday of Passover.

One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (shalosh regalim), this weeklong holiday is home to such famous religious traditions such as the Seder and remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt; eating matzah while eschewing leavened products such as bread; and more.

But what is the story of Passover?

What are its various traditions and rules? And just what dates will it be taking place this year? 

Here is everything you need to know about the Passover festival. 

The history and meaning of Passover

Here is a common question about Passover: What is it celebrating? 

To understand this, and the history, it's important to note that one can first read about Passover in the Bible.

Described as the Festival of Matzot in the Book of Leviticus

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