History of the Holidays: Passover (5:27)
In a History of the Holidays video, learn the origins of Passover, a Jewish seven to eight day spring holiday which honors their ancestors escape from slavery at the time of the Egyptian pharaoh.
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History of the Holidays: Passover
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In a History of the Holidays video, learn the origins of Passover, a Jewish seven to eight day spring holiday which honors their ancestors escape from slavery at the time of the Egyptian pharaoh.
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Beef Brisket
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In this Holiday Foods video clip, we join host Famous Fat Dave as he teaches us some of Passover's history. One main thing during Passover that many people do is eat beef brisket. You wont believe the amount of brisket cooked on Passover.
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A brief look at the history of Passover
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Hanukkah Foods: Jelly Doughnut
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In this Holiday Foods video clip we learn about Hanukkah and the tradition of making doughnuts. Famous Fat Dave goes to a bakery to learn how to make doughnuts and also to talk about different Hanukkah traditions.
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Hanukkah Foods: Latkes
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In this Holiday Foods video clip we learn about Hanukkah and the tradition of making latkes. Famous Fat Dave goes to a bakery to learn how to make latkes and also to talk about different Hanukkah traditions.
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Ask a Rabbi: Hanukkah
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What is Hanukkah? History.com's Ask a Rabbi explains Hanukkah and this Jewish holiday's customs.
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Ask A Rabbi: Rosh Hashanah
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What is Rosh Hashanah? History.com's Ask a Rabbi series describes and defines this most important Jewish Holiday.
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Passover Matzo
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In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during Passover. The traditional food that is eaten for Passover is matzo. Famous Fat Dave talks about the history of Passover and its traditions.
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Origins of the Jewish Spiritual New Year
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History of Rosh Hashanah
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In a History of the Holidays video, discover the origins of the Jewish spiritual new year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah, according to tradition, pre-dated recorded history because it is believed that the holiday was ordained by God himself.
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