Understanding Matzoth: The Unleavened Bread of Passover

Matzoth (plural of matzah) are thin, unleavened breads made from flour and water, traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Passover. They are baked in a special oven to ensure that they are completely free of yeast and other leavening agents, which are forbidden during Passover.

Matzoth are considered a symbol of the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, as well as the fact that they had no time to let their dough rise. They are also seen as a reminder of the miracle of the Passover, in which God intervened to save the Israelites from slavery.

During Passover, matzoth are eaten at every meal, and are often accompanied by other traditional foods such as gefilte fish, charoset, and haroset. They are also used to make other dishes, such as matzah ball soup and matzah brei (a type of matzah pudding).