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Pesach is the Hebrew name for Passover.

From the provided context, it refers to the springtime festival associated with the Passover period. The material also notes that in everyday speech, “Passover” or “Unleavened Bread” may be used to refer to the broader sequence of spring feasts.

It adds that:

  • Passover / Pesach is not described here as a pilgrimage feast.
  • The Feast of Unleavened Bread, which follows it, is a pilgrimage feast.
  • The Passover meal is customarily eaten after Passover Day, and the lambs are slaughtered on Passover afternoon.