The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago. This colorful book explores the many forms that this weeklong celebration takes worldwide. Deborah Heiligman's rich text details the long, lavish meals called seders, at which the Exodus is recalled in ritual, prayer, song, and story. With historical significance of traditional Passover feasts, delicious recipes encourage readers to experience the full flavor of this internationally observed holiday.

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Deborah Heiligman worked as a writer and editor at ScholastiDeborah Heiligman worked as a writer and editor at Scholastic Magazine before becoming a full-time writer. She is also tc Magazine before becoming a full-time writer. She is also the author of On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. Ms.he author of On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. Ms. Heiligman lives in Doylestown, PA.

Bari Weissman receiv Heiligman lives in Doylestown, PA.

Bari Weissman received her Masters of Art Education from the Massachusetts Colleed her Masters of Art Education from the Massachusetts Colle