How we’re observing Passover at @company.name (Israel)

Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites’ escape from Egypt—and the slavery they experienced there—during Biblical times. This holiday’s title comes from the Hebrew word “Pesach,” which literally translates to “to pass over” and is a direct reference to the final plague, during which, after 9 prior plagues (including darkness, locusts, and disease), God sent a 10th and final plague across Egypt that took the life of first-born Egyptian sons—a plague that passed over Israeli households that, under Moses’ direction marked their doors with lamb’s blood. This plague is what ultimately caused the Pharaoh to free the Israelites.

In Israel, both the first and last days of Passover are both legal holidays and Holy days. During these holy days, Jewish people observe Passover in a variety of ways—including refraining from work, school, and technology use; eating matzah, a type of unleavened bread; and hosting a Passover Seder, a gathering of friends and family that includes a variety of food, drinks, and traditions that honor the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. 

How to prepare

We’ll be closed on the first and last day of Passover. Make sure to turn on your out-of-office message before the end of each prior business day.

How we’re observing Passover

At @company.name, we’ll be observing Passover in a variety of ways, including:

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