Passover is one of the major holidays in the Jewish religion. It commemorates the story of when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. When the Jewish people were leaving Egypt, they were in a hurry and did not have enough time to allow their bread to fully finish baking. The result was dry, unleavened bread—later deemed matzah. Matzah today, is known the flat square stuff that you eat during Passover, that makes you feel unbelievably bloated for a week. Through this entire week, here are ten thoughts all Jews have during Passover:

1. I have to change my entire food routine.

It may not seem like the hardest thing in the world, but you only realize how much bread you eat daily when you can’t eat bread. Not only bread, but any type of bread product; basically anything with gluten.

2. OK, I can’t have bread, but at least I have matzo ball soup.

This isn’t an everyday occurrence, but every Jew loves matzo ball soup. If you ask me, this is one of the best parts of the holiday. Not only is matzo ball soup the liquid of the Gods, but the whole debate over how to make matzo balls is as heated as the soup. Everyone thinks their mother, grandmother, aunt, etc., makes the best soup—but we all know, it’s my mom who makes them the best.

3. Where the heck do I get matzah?

This brings us back to number one. Of course, there’s bread everywhere, but there’s no matzah to be seen. Going to college in Ohio doesn’t exactly make this an easy feat either. If you call Kroger, the local supermarket here, to ask if they have matzah, they will ask you if it’s a type of cheese, so just don’t do even bother calling.

4. How long is a week again?!

You get to about, day three, of eating matzah and you are ready to pull your hair out. You’ve given up all your favorite foods, and all you want is popcorn or cookies, and all other gluten products.

5. How am I supposed to go out this week?

Bad news. Beer has gluten in it... This means no weekend fun— or maybe this is your one exception.

6. Is this kosher?

OK Ohio State Students, you better call Rabbi Ilan or consult Wikipedia. Quinoa is a staple in my OSU food diet, and you better believe I needed to look up if it was kosher for Passover. Good news, turns out it is.

7. I hate this.

To all my non-Jewish friends: I hate the fact that you can eat everything you want this week. Stop eating everything I can’t. Yes, I want to share that non-kosher for Passover thing you’re asking me to split, but no, I cannot eat it for the next eight days.

8. I’m sick of matzah.

This one is self-explanatory. See numbers 1-7.

9. Can I use Passover to get out of class?

I think the answer is yes, but don’t get carried away. We are dangerously close to the end of the semester and skipping class probably won’t be in your best interest. Yes, it might be nice to skip a class to hang outside and relax, but you’re probably missing important material that will be on your final exam.

And when the week is finally over...

10. This was the longest week of my life.

Thank g-d! You can now finally eat all the bread products in the world. Eat to your hear's content. Eat everything. Enjoy yourself. And as they say, "Azizen Pesach." For all you non-Jews, that means "Happy Passover!"