Passover Seder plate

Why is Passover so important to the Jewish people?

Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is a holiday in the Jewish religion that commemorates the liberation of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.

This religious holiday marks the first and most important event in Jewish history. Passover begins with the 15th and ends with the 21st day of the month of Nisan (March or April). During these seven (or eight) days, all leavening, whether in bread or other mixture, is forbidden, and only unleavened bread, called matzah, may be eaten. The matzah symbolizes both the suffering of the Hebrews during their slavery and the haste with which they left Egypt during the exodus. Passover is also sometimes called the Festival of Unleavened Bread.

As the centerpiece of the Passover Seder, the matzah deserves to be presented in the most beautiful way.