Passover
Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread
“Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel. Exodus 12:15
SOC Guide for Explaining Passover
Passover, or Pesahe (pronounced:’Pay-Sah-hay’in original Hebrew), is a time when families and communities gather to remember the story of our People (the Israelites’) liberation from slavery in Egypt.
SOC Guide for Explaining Passover
Passover is a time of honoring our deliverance from bondage. First our bondage in Kemet (Egypt) and now our bondage from sin. We do this in remembrance of the sacrifice, blood of the lamb, that had to be made for our People to gain freedom. Yahashavai (Christ) is the sacrificial lamb. We observe Passover over 7 days.
SOC Guide for Explaining Passover
There certain things we have to do, to prepare for Passover. One of the most important is removing sin from our hearts and homes. Leaven represents sin.We begin to remove Leaven from our homes 40 Days before Passover. At this time we remove all items in our home, that contain yeast, baking soda, baking powder, malta, etc.
What is Leaven?Leaven, or sahar, refers to any food product made from one of five types of grains (wheat, barley, spelt, oats, or rye) that has been allowed to ferment and rise. This includes bread, cake, cookies, pasta, and certain types of alcohol. During Passover, leavened products are prohibited, and Israelites often thoroughly clean their homes to remove all traces of sahar before the holy days begin.Leavening agents such as yeast, baking powder, or baking soda, which are used in food preparation but may also be present in some non-food items like certain cosmetics or cleaning products.Non-food items might also contain leaven. Be aware that many personal care items may contain leaven or leavening agents including:Toothpaste: Some toothpaste formulations may contain baking soda or other leavening agents for cleaning and whitening purposes.Mouthwash: Similar to toothpaste, mouthwash might contain ingredients like baking soda for cleansing or flavoring purposes.Shampoo and Conditioner: While uncommon, some hair care products may contain wheat or other grains derivatives that could potentially be considered sahar.Cosmetics: Certain cosmetics such as facial masks, creams, or powders may contain ingredients derived from grains, though this would be less common.