Passover or the Festival of Matzot?
Question
Is the holiday called Passover or the Festival of Matzot?
Answer
The Chizkuni wrote in Parashat Emor that only the eve of Passover and the first night of Passover are called Passover in reference to the Passover sacrifice, but the rest of the days of the holiday are called the Festival of Matzot.
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