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Passover Eve is a observance and Jewish holiday in Israel
Passover Eve in Israel
Passover Eve, known as Erev Pesach in Hebrew, marks the beginning of the week-long festival of Passover (Pesach), which commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This festival is deeply rooted in Jewish history and tradition, with its origins found in the biblical Book of Exodus.
Historical Background:
Exodus Narrative: The story centers around God delivering the Israelites from bondage through a series of ten plagues inflicted upon Egypt and culminating with the parting of the Red Sea.
Passover Lamb: On the original Passover, each Israelite family was instructed to sacrifice a lamb and mark their doorposts with its blood so that the plague of the firstborn would pass over their homes.
Traditions:
Cleaning: Homes are thoroughly cleaned to remove any leaven (chametz), symbolic of sin and pride, reflecting spiritual purification.
Seder Plate: A special plate containing symbolic foods like bitter herbs, charoset (a sweet paste), a roasted bone, an egg, and greens is prepared.
Matzah: Eating unleavened bread (matzah) throughout Passover commemorates the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, not allowing time for their dough to rise.
Activities on Erev Pesach:
Fast of the Firstborn (Ta'anit Bechorot): Traditionally, firstborn sons fast to commemorate being saved from the final plague.
Burning Chametz: Any remaining leavened products are burned by mid-morning; this ceremony is called "Biur Chametz."
Seder Preparation: Families prepare for the Passover Seder – a ritual feast held on Passover Eve that includes reading from the Haggadah (the narrative of Exodus), eating symbolic foods, singing traditional songs, and discussing themes of freedom and redemption.
Community Gatherings: Many attend communal Seders or make arrangements to celebrate with family and friends.
On Erev Pesach, there's a palpable sense of anticipation as people engage in final preparations for one of Judaism's most significant festivals. It is a time steeped in historical remembrance while embracing communal and familial bonds through age-old traditions.
