Pésaj, also known as Passover, is a significant Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is celebrated in the spring, typically lasting for eight days, and involves various rituals and traditions, including the Seder meal, where specific foods are eaten to symbolize the hardships faced by the Israelites. During Pésaj, families gather to read the Haggadah, a text that recounts the story of the Exodus. One of the central practices is the removal of chametz, or leavened bread, from homes, symbolizing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, not having time for their bread to rise.