Orthodox Jews burning bread and Chametz as part of the preparations for the Passover Holiday in Jerusalem, Israel.

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Orthodox Jews burning bread and Chametz as part of the preparations for the Passover Holiday in Jerusalem, Israel. Bi'ur: burning one's chametz. All appropriate methods of destruction are included in this category. On the night preceding the 14th of Nisan, a formal search of the house known as bedikat chametz ("search for chametz") is conducted by candlelight. The chametz found in this search is burned the next morning in a formal bi'ur ceremony.

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Location: Jerusalem, Israel
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