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chametz, chometz Hebrew [xaˈmɛtʒ (Yiddish) ˈxomətʒ] n (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism leavened food which may not be eaten during Passover How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Levy had to clear all of the chametz from his kitchen, a practice mimicked in Jewish homes the world over. The story conveys the children's excitement and incorporates many traditions as the family rids the house of chametz (risen or fermented grains) and prepares the special Passover dishes. From the Zephaniah verse, he points out that the searching for chametz is an imitation of God's own searching for impurities in Israel. |
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