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What couldn't be eaten at Passover?


Milk
Salt
Lamb
Leaven

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The answer is: Leaven

Exo 12:19

During Passover, the absence of leaven (or yeast) is a central theme linked to the idea of purity and readiness. This practice stems from the anticipation of the Israelites' hurried escape from Egypt, where they couldn't even wait for their bread to rise. You might imagine the Israelites baking flatbreads—easy to carry, but lacking the fluffiness we associate with yeast-risen loaves. This unleavened bread, known as matzah, symbolizes liberation and humility, a stark reminder of a past filled with oppression and a newfound journey toward freedom.

Interestingly, leaven can also serve as a metaphor throughout the Scriptures. In the New Testament, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven working quietly but powerfully within dough (Matthew 13:33). This speaks to the idea of transformation—sometimes the most significant changes happen beneath the surface, where they may be hard to see initially.

In Jewish custom, leaven is seen not only as an ingredient to avoid but also as a symbol of spiritual and moral impurity. One possible fun fact: during Passover preparations, homes undergo extensive cleaning to ensure no leaven remains, which speaks volumes about the owners’ commitment to their faith and to symbolic cleanliness.

So, during this sacred celebration, what does it mean to exclude leaven? It’s about stripping away everything that weighs us down—financial worries, time constraints, emotional baggage—focusing instead on community, faith, and the promise of freedom!

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Once the Israelites had entered the Promised Land, what happened in the days after they had celebrated the Passover?

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