What Are The Rituals For The Period Before Passover Begins?
The day before Passover is a fast day for Jewish firstborn males, in commemoration of the tenth plague, the slaying of the firstborn male Egyptians, which immediately resulted in the Exodus. In many congregations, a special celebration Siyum is conducted, following which participating firstborn males are permitted to break their fast. A ritual search for Chometz is conducted the previous night, and the Chometz that is found is burned the next morning.
