Pesach

American  

[pe-sahkh, pey-sahkh] / ˈpɛ sɑx, ˈpeɪ sɑx /

Or Pesah

noun

Judaism.

1. Passover.

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Pesach British  

/ ˈpeɪsɑːk, ˈpɛsax /

noun

1. other words for Passover

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Usage

What is Pesach? Pesach is another name for Passover—the Jewish festival that commemorates the Exodus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, where they had been enslaved. It is considered one of the most important Jewish holidays.It can also be called Pesah and is sometimes referred to as the Feast of the Unleavened Bread.Jews traditionally celebrate Passover with family and friends by holding a ceremonial meal called a Seder, which consists of special symbolic dishes, including unleavened bread called matzo.

Etymology

Origin of Pesach

From the Hebrew word pesaḥ