SHALOM & WELCOME

Passover is a 
celebration for the Jewish people as a 
way to commemorate the trials and 
tribulations of their 
anscestors.

Passover is a 
holiday commemorating the Hebrews 
liberation from slavery in Egypt and the 
"passing over" of the forces of 
destruction; during the reign of Pharoh 
Ramses II.  Passover commemorates the 
historical deliverance of the Jewish 
people from Egyptian bondage.  Moses was 
very instrumental in the parting of the 
"Red Sea" aiding the Jewish people in 
their quest for freedom.


Passover is a time of 
family gatherings and lavish meals 
called "Seders".  Passover begins this 
year on April 19th at sundown and ends 
on the 29th.


During the ten days in which the 
Passover is celebrated leaven is 
prohibited and only matzo, may be eaten. 
 Matzo symbolizes the Hebrews suffering 
while in bondage and the haste that they 
left Egypt.

The Jewish people did not 
have time to bake bread.  The bread was 
made without allowing time to rise.  It 
was baked in the desert sun and so its 
called matzo.  It resembles a 
cracker.

During the days preceding 
the Passover, all traces of any yeast 
products are removed from the house.  
All dishes, silverware, pots and pans 
are changed for a special set which is 
only used for Passsover.