The Passover story is from the Torah (what Christians call the Old Testament). The Torah has a commandment that Jews tell the story of what the Lord did to get them out of Egypt. The Jews were living in Egypt. At first, they were doing work for the Egyptian King Pharaoh. They were volunteering, or […]
What are the Four Questions?
During the seder, the festive holiday meal eaten on the Jewish holiday of Passover, there are many rituals designed to pique the interest of adults and children alike. One of these, meant to get children very involved, is the asking of the Four Questions. These four questions are meant to arouse curiosity, as well as […]
Traditional Passover Food
There are many different types of traditions regarding food for Passover. Sephardi Jews will eat legumes, while Ashkenazi Jews will not. And among the Ashkenazi Jews, some will eat matzoh products in other food, while others will not allow their matzohs to touch anything wet at all. Here are some of the most popular Passover […]
What is Passover?
Passover is one of the most significant and most well-known Jewish holidays. It begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan, which falls in the springtime in Israel. It is one of only three Jewish holidays that necessitated a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem in ancient Israel. Passover celebrates the freeing […]