Pesach that falls out on Motzash
When the first seder falls out on Motzash, the Fast of the Firstborn is held on this day
Thursday
The two birds, cedar wood, crimson wool, and hyssop used in the purification of a Metzora.
Metzora
This show, still airing after 35 seasons, debuted in 1989 and holds the record for longest-running primetime scripted series in U.S. history
Simpsons
It’s thin, round, and French—but it isn’t a pancake. Street vendors in Paris fill it with Nutella or ham (treif!!!) and cheese, and in some regions it’s made with buckwheat and folded like origami.
Crepe
This building’s shell-like shape was mocked as a “bunch of sails” during construction—now it’s the centerpiece of postcards, performances, and waterfront skylines.
Sydney Opera House
When the first seder falls out on Motzash, the burning of the Chametz happens at THIS time
The death of Nadav and Avihu after bringing an eish zarah (strange fire).
Shemini
Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, this show launched a synth-heavy 80s nostalgia wave and reintroduced the Mind Flayer to pop culture.
Stranger Things
Legend says this dish was invented in China 1,800 years ago to resemble ears and protect against frostbite. Today, it’s dipped in soy sauce, steamed or fried, and a must at Lunar New Year.
Completed in 1889 for the World's Fair, this iron structure was originally criticized by artists but is now one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. .
Eiffel Tower
When the first seder falls out on Motzash, the verbal nullification of the Chametz happens on this day
Shabbat morning
The Yom Kippur service of the Kohen Gadol, including the two goats—one for Hashem and one for Azazel.
Acharei Mot
Though it barely cracked ratings when it aired, this mockumentary sitcom about a paper company now has teens quoting it endlessly—and applying to jobs as “Assistant to the Regional Manager.”
The Office
It’s spicy, fermented, and eaten with nearly every meal in Korea. It might clear your sinuses—and your social calendar if you leave it open in the fridge.
Kimchi
Built to honor a lost wife, this building changes color with the light—and once had its scaffolding removed by British officials so it could shine for Queen Elizabeth- even though its not in Britain!
Taj Mahal
When the first seder falls out on Motzash, there is a special Kiddush that is made in the Seder, whose order of events is captured by the acronym:
יקנה"ז
What do each of these letters stand for?
יין
קידוש
נר
הבדלה
זמן (שהחיינו)
The laws of Shemita, Yovel (Jubilee) year and the redemption of ancestral land.
Behar
The show's working titles included Insomnia Café and Six of One—but by the time it reached global fame, it was simply known by this one-word title.
Friends
Ottomans, Greeks, Turks, and Lebanese all claim to have invented this sticky-sweet dessert made with paper-thin pastry and nuts.
Baklava
The Hagia Sophia has stood for over 1,400 years, serving as a church, a museum and now a mosque. Name the city that has been its home through three empires.
Istanbul
Yaknehaz can be translated as the German phrase-
Hunt the hare
The mitzvah of Leket, Shikcha, and Pe’ah—leaving parts of the field for the poor.
Kedoshim
This early-2000s show was a Disney Channel giant, but its bigger legacy may be how it blurred the line between fictional celebrity and real-life pop stardom—launching a global brand and an actual concert tour.
Hannah Montana
Often eaten in Ethiopia and Eritrea, this sour, spongy flatbread is traditionally used as both a plate and a utensil.
Injera
This ancient monastery at the foot of what many Christians believe is Mount Sinai has been operating continuously since the 6th century and claims to house the original Burning Bush. Jewish sources reject this claim
St. Catherines Cathedral