Pesach, or Passover, commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. This eight-day festival is marked by the Seder meal, where the story of the Exodus is retold through readings, songs, and symbolic foods. The highlight of Pesach is the matzah, unleavened bread, which symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt. This simcha is a time for family gatherings, reflection on freedom, and the renewal of faith.