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HEBREW THROUGH THE YEAR
The word exodus means "going out." It is a Greek word. In Hebrew, the Exodus is called the "Going Out of Egypt." It is when God "passed over" the houses of the Jews on the night of the tenth plague.
going out of Egypt
Passover
At the Passover seder, we read from the Haggadah and eat the unleavened bread, called matzah, and remove it from the house anything that is hametz.
order
telling [Haggadah]
unleavened bread
leavened food

 [Plan Ahead]
To fill your seder with song and celebration, plan ahead! For example, study the Four Questions, prepare a song to sing, make haroset, and donate tzedakah to those in need. You can also help your family get the kitchen ready for Passover. Turn to the Holiday Planner on page 8, and record what you will do to prepare for Pesah.
 [Seder Plate]

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