About Today: Prepping for Passover

Today Tonight marks the start of Passover! The Jewish holiday is observed for seven or eight days (depending on where you live) and includes many unique traditions and a lot of tasty food. Let's learn more about Passover's significance and symbolism — before digging into those seder plates tonight. For daily information and inspiration, follow About.com Religion & Spirituality on Facebook and Twitter. A Passover Primer: The Basics Also called Pesach in Hebrew, Passover is a celebration of freedom. It commemorates the story of the Exodus, when Moses freed the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. With a burning bush, 10 plagues, and a parting of the Red Sea among other excitement, it's no wonder Jews love to retell this biblical story each Passover. Everything You Need to Know About the Exodus How to Prepare Your Home for Passover Search Related Topics:  pesach  passover  jewish holidays The Forbidden Foods of Passover For many people, Passover means one thing: no bread. But the restrictions for Passover food actually go much deeper and vary among certain groups. Take a look at what Jews can (and can't) eat during Passover. But Bring on the Matzah! Why Do Jews Drink 4 Cups of Wine at Seder? Search Related Topics:  passover  passover customs  passover preparation What Do the Foods of the Passover Seder Really Mean? When it comes to foods Jews can eat during Passover, they'll all be served at tonight's seder service. But do you know what the traditional foods on the seder plate really mean? What to Expect at Your First Seder Service How to Choose the Right Haggadah for Your Seder Search Related Topics:  seder  jewish holidays  passover Last-Minute Passover Recipe Ideas From matzo ball soup to noodle kugel, every family seems to have their own favorite Passover treat. If you're still looking for new, fast, and easy additions to your Passover table, we've got you covered. Easy Passover Cooking Substitutions How to Cook With Passover Leftovers Related Searches Passover Seder Haggadah Passover Passover Meals to Go Passover Traditions Kosher Passover Food Featured Articles Popular Passover Desserts A Visual Timeline of Lincoln's Assassination Why the Moon Might Be Red Tonight 10 Facts About the Titanic You Don't Know How to Combat Annoying Spring Allergies It's Almost Tax Day! Need an Extension? More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Follow us on: Advertisement