Pesach Story
Who was the leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses (Moshe)
What event does Pesach commemorate?
The Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
What are we prohibited from eating or owning on Pesach?
Chameitz (Leavening and leavened foods)
Why do we eat matzah on Pesach instead of bread?
Because the Israelites didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise.
What was the name of the ruler of Egypt when the Israelites were enslaved?
Pharoah (פרעה)
What unleavened bread is traditionally eaten during Pesach?
Matzah
What are the two mitzvot we observe by having a Seder?
Eating matzah and telling the story of the Exodus
Which Seder plate item represents the festival sacrifice offered in the days of the Bet HaMikdash?
Z'roa (shank bone)
What did the Israelites use to mark their doors to be passed over during the final plague?
The blood of a lamb
For how many days is Pesach observed?
Eight in the Diaspora; Seven in the Land of Israel
What foods are prohibited for Ashkenazi Jews but not Sefardi Jews
Kitniyot (such as legumes, rice)
How long were the Israelites in Egypt?
400 years
What was the name of Moses' brother who helped him confront Pharaoh?
Aaron (Aharon)
When does Pesach start (Hebrew date)?
The 15th of Nissan
What three things are used in a traditional search for Chametz?
A candle (or flashlight), wooden spoon and feather
How long were the Israelites enslaved for?
210 years
What were the ten plagues upon Egypt?
Blood (דָּם)
Frogs (צְּפַרדֵיעַ)
Lice (כִּנִּים)
Wild Beasts (עָרוֹב)
Cattle Disease (דֶּבֶר)
Boils (שְׁחִין)
Hail (בָּרָד)
Locusts (אַרְבֶּה)
Darkness (חֹשֶךְ)
Death of the Firstborn (מַכַּת בְּכוֹרוֹת)
What is another (Hebrew) name for Pesach? Time of...?
Z'man Cheiruteinu (Time of our freedom)
According to Rabban Gamliel, what three things must be discussed to fulfil the obligation of telling the story at the Seder?
Pesach (Pascal lamb), Matzah (unleavened bread), Maror (bitter herb)
What is the length of time it takes for dough to become chametz?
Eighteen minutes