Passover, the most widely observed Jewish holiday, begins Friday.
What is Passover?
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Passover is the celebration of Jewish people's freedom from Egyptian bondage. The story of Passover is told in the first fifteen chapters in the Book of Exodus. The narrative in Exodus explains how God helped the Children of Israel escape slavery by inflicting ten plagues upon Egypt.
How long is the holiday?
Passover is celebrated for seven to eight days.
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