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The Jewish community celebrates Passover beginning Friday

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One of the most celebrated of the Jewish holidays begins at sundown Friday.

Passover or Pesach commemorates Jews gaining their freedom from slavery in Egypt, as told in the book of Exodus.

“In a time of great oppression and depression, with God’s help, we were able to persevere and succeed,” ...

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