Pesach
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is Pesach? Pesach is another name for Passover—the Jewish festival that commemorates the Exodus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, where they had been enslaved. It is considered one of the most important Jewish holidays. It can also be called Pesah and is sometimes referred to as the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Jews traditionally celebrate Passover with family and friends by holding a ceremonial meal called a Seder, which consists of special symbolic dishes, including unleavened bread called matzo.
Etymology
Origin of Pesach
From the Hebrew word pesaḥ
Example Sentences
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"There's never been anyone like him," 79-year-old Pesach Levin told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"You know, Pesach is the holiday of freedom," Lishay says when we meet in a park near Tel Aviv's Hostages Square.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025
“I can’t imagine celebrating Pesach, the freedom holiday, without my son,” said Dalit Shtivi, whose son Idan Shtivi is being held hostage in Gaza.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
Pro or con, guys: Animal participation during Pesach?
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2011
The Rabbi remembered with a smile how carefully he had concealed the precious volumes which Pesach Harretzki had given him, how furtively he had carried them into his bed that he might read them undetected.
From Rabbi and Priest A Story by Goldsmith, Milton
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