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The Second Day of Passover, known as Pesach in Hebrew, is part of an eight-day festival that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This Jewish holiday follows the Hebrew calendar and typically falls in March or April.
In Germany, as with other Jewish communities around the world, Passover begins with two nights of seders (ritual feasts), where the story of the Exodus is retold using a text called the Haggadah. The first and second seders are observed respectively on the first and second nights.
Seder: On the second night, families gather again for a seder, which includes a festive meal. The rituals performed during this seder mirror those done on the first night.
Matzah: Throughout Passover, observant Jews abstain from eating chametz (leavened bread). Instead, they eat matzah (unleavened bread), which symbolizes both affliction and redemption.
Holiday Prayers: Special prayers are recited during this time. The prayer service includes Hallel (praises), and a special Torah reading that relates to Passover.
No Work: As with many Jewish holidays, work is traditionally prohibited on the first two days. However, since Germany's population is predominantly Christian, public recognition such as statutory holidays does not apply for Passover. Jewish people may take personal leave to observe these traditions.
Despite Germany's tragic history concerning its Jewish population during World War II, today's Jewish communities in Germany continue to observe Passover with reverence for their traditions and history. These practices serve not only as religious observance but also as a means of cultural preservation and identity affirmation within German society.
