What is another word for passover?

Pronunciation: [pˈasə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

Passover is a significant Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery under Egyptian rule. This event is also referred to as Pesach, which means 'to pass over' in Hebrew. Some other synonyms for Passover include the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Freedom, the Season of Redemption and the Festival of Spring. All these names have a significant meaning and reflect different perspectives of the Jewish community. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional rituals, including a seder meal, where Jewish families gather together to commemorate their freedom and renew their commitment to their faith.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      easter.

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Usage examples for Passover

Therefore loneliness at the feast of passover is by the law, as well as in idea, impossible to any Jew.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Then they must observe His passover.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
On the first Great Sabbath he preached a long sermon on leaven at passover.
"Stories and Pictures"
Isaac Loeb Peretz

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