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What is Passover? Everything to know about the Jewish holiday

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Passover, otherwise known as Pesach in Hebrew, is regarded as one of the most important festivals in Judaism.

Every year, Jewish families celebrate the festival by gathering around the Seder table and recounting how Moses led the Jewish people out of Egypt following years of slavery.

This year’s Passover arrives at a difficult time for Jews, with conflict still raging in Gaza and worrying reports of antisemitism on the rise in many countries.

However, that same context promises to mean it will play a more important role than ever in bringing

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