Monday, April 14 was the first night of Passover, also know as Pesach. Passover will continue to be celebrated for the next six days. Passover is celebrated  to remember the Israelites and how they gained their freedom from Pharaoh of Egypt. In Israel, Passover is celebrated for seven days, but in other places, they celebrate it for eight days.

On the first night of Passover there is a Seder that includes a big meal. The Seder is a reading of the story of Moses and how he led the Israelites to freedom. The Seder is read from a book called the Haggadah, which means the Telling in English. Depending on what branch of Judaism someone is a part of, they might have a second Seder on the second night of Passover. Mia Christina, sophomore at Smoky Hill, celebrates Passover. She enjoys the time she gets to spend with her family and she enjoys the Seder. “My favorite part of Passover is the Seder because not only is it fun but it’s the one night out of the entire year that I get to spend with my family.” Christina said.

During Passover, those of the Jewish faith do not eat bread in remembrance of the Israelites escape from Egypt. There wasn’t any time to allow the bread they were baking to rise, so the Jews substitute Matzah, bread without yeast, for regular bread.