Preparing Passover in Mea Shearim - Jerusalem

01/05

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Ultra-Orthdox Jews in Mea Shearim, burning bread the morning before Passover. According to Jewish law, all traces of bread or chametz must be removed from the house before the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt.

02/05

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Girl with shopping bag before Passover in Mea Shearim.

03/05

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Ultra orthdox Jews in Mea Shearim, burning chametz the morning before Pessach. A boy bringing his little brothers away from the fire.

04/05

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Ultra-Orthdox Jews in Mea Shearim, burning chametz or bread the morning before Passover. According to Jewish law, all traces of chametz must be removed from the house before the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt.

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Ultra-Orthdox Jews in Mea Shearim, burning chametz or bread the morning before Pessach. According to Jewish law, all traces of chametz must be removed from the house before the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt.

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The ultra-Orthodox Jewish community prepares for the celebration of Passover, which is a Jewish holiday and festival. It commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.