What Is Passover?
Welcome to a new season of Nourish Your Biblical Roots, Holy Days, Holy People. Throughout these eight episodes, Fellowship President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein will guide us through the biblical holidays that have shaped the faith, identity, and history of the Jewish people for thousands of years—and point us back to the God of the Bible today.
In this first episode, we begin with Passover (Pesach), the foundational story of God’s redemption. Together we’ll revisit the dramatic night when the Israelites left Egypt, discover why the Exodus remains central to the Jewish faith, and explore the timeless biblical lessons of freedom, remembrance, and faithfulness.
You’ll also hear a classic teaching from Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, who explains the biblical origins of Passover, the meaning behind the Seder meal, the symbolism of matzah, and why Jewish families continue to relive the Exodus story in every generation.
Then Yael takes us inside a matzah bakery in Israel, where ancient commandments come to life today. She shares how Christians around the world help provide Passover meals to elderly Jews, Holocaust survivors, and families in need—ensuring they can celebrate the holiday with dignity while reminding them they are not alone.
Finally, Bishop Paul Lanier reflects on what Passover reveals to Christians and the enduring spiritual bond between Jews and Christians that’s rooted in Scripture.
Whether you’ve celebrated Passover for years or are discovering it for the very first time, this episode will help you deepen your understanding of the Bible, strengthen your faith, and experience the enduring hope found in God’s great story of redemption.
