Pekudei
Kohein (or plural) Kohanim
What is the Hebrew word for "priest?"
The Israelites had to leave Egypt so quickly, they had no time to let their bread rise
Why do we eat only matzah and no foods made with leavening (other kinds of bread) during Passover?
4
What is "arbah"?
שָׁמַ
What is "shah-mah"?
Mishkan
What is the name of the tent building that will house the spirit of God?
Life was very bitter during our slavery
Why do we eat only bitter herbs and not any kind of herb during Passover?
3
What is "shalosh"?
שָׁמַשׁ
What is "shah-mahsh"?
a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night
How did the Israelites experience God?
We dip karpas (parsley) into salt water and we dip maror (horseradish) into charoset (chopped apples, nuts and wine)
What are the 2 things we dip on Passover?
2
What is "shtayim"?
מַמָם
What is "mah-mahm"?
The cloud and the pillar of fire lifted out of the mishkan
How did the Israelites know when to pack up and move to a new campground?
Free people have the time to relax
Why do we recline on Passover?
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What is "chameish"?
שָׁמַמַ
What is "shah-mah-mah"?