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
How many Seders are there?
Israel - 1
Why is the Holiday called Passover ?
Gd passed over the homes of the Jews when the plague of the 1st born happened.
What was the name of the ruler of Egypt when the Jewish people were slaves?
Paroh
How many cups of wine or grape juice do you drink at the Seder?
4
What type of Matzah is best for the Seder?
Round handmade Shmura Matzah!
What is the length of time it takes for dough to become chametz?
Eighteen minutes
What does Freedom mean to you?
Freedom is different for everyone
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 are the main Mitzvot of the Seder?
Eating matzah and telling the story of the Exodus
How many steps of the Seder are there?
15
What Happened at the sea to the Jews and to the Egyptians ?
Sea split for the Jews and when Pharos army ran after them the waters came crashing down on them.
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 should one do if they are vacation during Passover?
Find your local Chabad wherver you are and have a seder on vacation.
Take Shmura handmade round Matzah with you.
What does the word Seder mean?
Order
Is Passover just commemorating events that took place a long time ago and why?
No, each year we relive the exdus and can leave our personal Egypt?
Name as many Plagues as you can, minimum 5.
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
Why do we eat Matzah, Maror and Charosest ?
Matzah - They didnt have time for the dough to bake, and they ate Matzah at the Seder in Egypt
Maror- to remind us of the bitter hard times of slavery.
Charosest -to remind us of the cement used to make the Bricks.
What are the items on the Seder plate?
Z'roa (shank bone)
Egg
Maror
Chazeret -Lettuce
Karpas
Charoset
How Many years ago did the first Passover happen?
3,338 years ago