Passover

[deponti]

shortindiangirl sent me

this link

to the meaning and the rituals of Passover.

Her observation, that this rivals Hinduism for rituals, is very valid.

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Chametz 1 of 3

[anonymous]

I think I was particularly struck by the whole Chametz thing, see sections

Chametz 1 of 3

[shortindiangirl]

I think I was particularly struck by the whole Chametz thing, see sections

Chametz 2 of 3

[shortindiangirl]

Sale of chametz

Chametz 3 of 3

[shortindiangirl]

And all for what ?

http://www.jewfaq.org/holidaya.htm

"Probably the most significant observance related to Pesach involves avoiding chametz (leaven; sounds like "hum it's" with that Scottish "ch") throughout the holiday. This commemorates the fact that the Jews leaving Egypt were in a hurry, and did not have time to let their bread rise. It is also a symbolic way of removing the "puffiness" (arrogance, pride) from our souls."

Source for Parts 1 & 2 = Wiki

[shortindiangirl]

Source for Parts 1 & 2 = Wiki