Passover, the week-long Jewish holiday that features copious amounts of wine, a ban on bread, and a litany of locust plagues, begins this Saturday night. Supposedly, this is a holiday about religious freedom, detailing the ancient Jews’ escape from Egyptian slavery. But for many, it’s mainly a chance to eat overcooked chicken and watch grandpa dig into his pockets to reward the kiddies for finding matzo hidden beneath the couch cushions…
This article appears in Apr 16-22, 2008.