Pesach Story
Who was the leader chosen by Hashem to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt?
Moshe
What event does Pesach commemorate?
The Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
What are we prohibited from eating or owning on Pesach?
Chametz
Why do we eat matzah on Pesach instead of bread?
Because the Jewish people didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise.
What was the name of the ruler of Egypt when the Jewish people were slaves?
Paroh
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 Jewish people 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)
Why do we have charoset?
To remind us of the cement used by the Jewish people in Egypt
What was the name of Moshe's brother who helped him confront Paroh?
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
What does the word Seder mean?
Order
Name the Ten Plagues.
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?
Z'man Cheiruteinu (Time of our freedom)
Chag Ha'aviv
Chag Ha'Matzot
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