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n. - (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

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  • Once upon a time, there was a holiday called Pesah
  • Interesting, does he has a nerve to read Hagada at Pesah table, and conclude "Next year in Jerusalem"?
  • Over the years, I've come to the conclusion that the period before Pesah is actually more about slavery than it is about freedom.
  • Yes, being at a real Pesah Seder with real people is different and better than particpating in a virtual one, even when the technology has advanced far beyond where it...
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