LEV917 Desist from prohibited work on the first day of Pesach. Key concepts: So that the Jewish nation will have time to recall and speak of the great miracles that Hashem performed for them and their forefathers, and teach our children and grandchildren about the miracles. Were we allowed to do melachah on this holy day, even light work, everyone would occupy himself with his work, causing the honor of the holiday to be forgotten from adults and children, for no one would speak of it. Many additional benefits accrue to us from desisting from melachah on the holiday. Congregations throughout the nation gather in their synagogues and houses of Torah study, where they hear words of Torah. Their Rabbis provide them with guidance and teach wisdom and understanding.