Historical Event
The Exodus from Egypt
15 Nisan
Location
Egypt
The Exodus from Egypt began: G-d struck the Egyptian firstborn at midnight, and the Israelites departed at midday. Pharaoh summoned Moshe and Aharon and urged the Israelites to leave. The nation departed with a 'high hand' (Shemot 12:29-42). This is the First Day of Pesach — the Festival of Freedom.
