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Passover is the 8 day observance commemorating
the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II.
A time of family gatherings and lavish meals called Seders, the story of Passover is retold through the
reading of the Haggadah, the Book of Exodus. With its special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder
is the focal point of the Passover celebration. Passover begins on the 15th night of the Jewish month of Nissan,
this year (1998) the first night of Passover is Friday April 10th.
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