Pesach (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The family gathered around the table to begin their Pesach seder, a tradition they had observed for generations.
- During Pesach, many Jews refrain from eating chametz, or leavened foods, in commemoration of the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt.
- The synagogue was filled with people of all ages celebrating the first night of Pesach with a festive meal and prayers.
- As part of their Pesach preparations, the family carefully cleaned their home to remove any remaining chametz.
- The children looked forward to the Pesach holiday, when they would receive new clothes and money from their relatives.