Jewish Holiday of Passover Begins
By: Newsroom Solutions
Updated: March 29, 2010
Jews around the world are celebrating Passover.
The first of eight days begins tonight at sundown.
Families will gather around the table for a seder, a traditional meal and prayer service commemorating the exodus of Jewish slaves out of Egypt.
It follows the story of Moses, who according to the Old Testament, convinced the Pharaoh to free the Jews after unleashing 10 plagues including the killing of the first born son.
The first of eight days begins tonight at sundown.
Families will gather around the table for a seder, a traditional meal and prayer service commemorating the exodus of Jewish slaves out of Egypt.
It follows the story of Moses, who according to the Old Testament, convinced the Pharaoh to free the Jews after unleashing 10 plagues including the killing of the first born son.
