passover foods
Why do we eat matzah?
Because the Israelites had to flee Egypt in such a hurry, they didn't have time for their bread to rise.
how do you spell todays jewish holiday in english?
p a s s o v e r
What is one of the two phrases said during the four questions?
Why do we or on this night, whereas on all other nights we
What was the first plague?
Water Turns to Blood
Who led the Jewish People out of Egypt?
Moses
what is Beitzah
A roasted egg
What is a Sedar Plate
A round plate that holds all the food for Passover on it.
what was the the command that god told Moses?
Lift up your staff, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it"
How many plagues were there?
Ten Plagues
Who was the leader of Egypt?
Pharaoh
why do we split the matzah?
because the split of the Red Sea.
What is Kiddish?
A cup of wine of grape juice
What did Moses tell Pharaoh?
"Let My People Go"
Five; Frogs, Lice, Flies, Disease on Livestock, Locust
Who sent the ten plagues to Egypt?
G-d
what is Maror and why is Maror on the Seder Plate?
Bitter herbs or horseradish to represent the bitterness of slavery.
What is the Hebrew name for Egypt?
Mitzrayim, מצרים
Who do we open the door for and leave an empty chair?
Elijah
What was the final plague?
Death of the first born
Who picked up Moses as a baby from the Nile?
Pharaoh's daughter
what things can you not eat on passover name 3?
Chametz (refers to any food made from wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt), Kitniyot (You generally avoid rice, corn, beans, lentils, peas, soy, and sesame seeds. This also means no corn syrup or soybean oil, which makes finding processed snacks like soda or chocolate a bit of a treasure hunt also Vinegar: Often made from grain (malt vinegar is a definite no).Soy Sauce: Almost always contains wheat Extracts: Vanilla or almond extracts are often made with grain-based alcohol.Ketchup/Soda: Frequently sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (a problem for those avoiding kitniyot).
how to say Passover in Hebrew?
Pesach, Chag HaPesach, חג הפסח
How many years ago was the first Passover?
3,300+ years ago - estimated it happened around 1313 BCE
How did the Jewish first born get saved during the tenth plague?
A mark of lamb's blood on the doorway.
Who was Moses' cousin?
Korah