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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.

Synonyms

  • Passover
  • Pesah
  • Feast Of The Unleavened Bread

Hypernyms

  • Movable Feast

Hyponyms

  • Pasch
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