Sure, here is a presentation about Passover for grade 9 EFL students:

Slide 1: Title Slide Passover: The Festival of Freedom

Slide 2: What is Passover?

• Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Jews' liberation from slavery in Egypt.
• The holiday lasts for seven or eight days, depending on the Jewish community.
• It usually takes place in March or April.

Slide 3: The Story of Passover

• The story of Passover is told in the book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible.
• The Jews were enslaved in Egypt for over 400 years.
• Moses, a Jewish leader, asked the Pharaoh to let the Jews go, but he refused.
• God sent ten plagues to Egypt, and the final plague was the death of every firstborn son.
• The Jews were instructed to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb so that the angel of death would pass over their homes.
• This is where the name "Passover" comes from.
• The Pharaoh finally agreed to let the Jews go, and they left Egypt in a hurry, not even having time to let their bread rise.

Slide 4: Passover Traditions

• There are many traditions associated with Passover, including:
  • The Seder: a special meal on the first or second night of Passover, which includes the retelling of the story of Passover and the eating of symbolic foods.
  • Eating matzah: unleavened bread that represents the haste with which the Jews left Egypt.
  • Cleaning the house: getting rid of all leavened products (such as bread, pasta, and cereal) before Passover starts.
  • Drinking four cups of wine: representing the four promises of redemption made by God to the Jews.
  • Searching for chametz: a ritual search for any remaining leavened products on the night before Passover.

Slide 5: Passover Foods

• There are many traditional Passover foods, including:
  • Matzah ball soup: a soup made with matzah meal and served with matzah balls.
  • Gefilte fish: a dish made from ground fish, usually served as an appetizer.
  • Charoset: a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, and wine, representing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves in Egypt.
  • Brisket: a slow-cooked beef dish that is a traditional main course for the Passover Seder.

Slide 6: Passover Today

• Passover is still an important holiday for Jews around the world.
• It is a time to remember the story of the Jews' liberation from slavery and to celebrate their freedom.
• Passover is also a time to come together with family and friends to share in traditional foods and rituals.

Slide 7: Conclusion

• Passover is a holiday that celebrates freedom and liberation.
• It is an important part of Jewish tradition and culture.
• By learning about Passover, we can gain a better understanding of Jewish history and traditions.