The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago.
The historical significance of the food at these Passover feasts is also explained, and delicious recipes encourage read.
Deborah Heiligman\'s rich text details the long lavish meals called seders, at which Exodus is recalled in ritual, prayer, song, and story.
This colorful book explores the many forms that this weeklong celebration takes worldwide.
The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago