The festival marking the beginning of spring celebrated by the Jewish community is Passover. It includes a ceremonial meal called the Passover Seder, where families gather to retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The Seder plate holds symbolic foods that represent aspects of the story, such as bitter herbs that symbolize the bitterness of slavery. Participants read from the Haggadah, guiding them through the rituals and reflections on freedom and redemption. Essentially, Passover symbolizes spiritual renewal and commemorates the journey toward liberation.