Passover Basics
What Jewish holiday celebrates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach)
What is the name of the ceremonial meal on the first nights of Passover?
The Seder
What unleavened bread is eaten throughout Passover?
Matzo
What does the Haggadah retell?
The story of the Exodus from Egypt
What is the special book we read from at the Seder called?
The Haggadah
How many days is Passover celebrated in Israel?
7 days
How many cups of wine are traditionally drunk at the Seder?
Four
What mixture of fruits and nuts represents mortar?
Charoset
How many plagues were there in Egypt?
Ten
What do we hide during the Seder for kids to find?
The Afikoman
What does the word "Pesach" mean?
To pass over
What does the youngest child ask during the Seder?
The Four Questions (Mah Nishtanah)
What is the significance of the egg on the Seder plate?
Symbol of mourning and the festival offering
What miracle allowed the Israelites to escape the Egyptian army?
Parting of the Red Sea (Sea of Reeds)
What color is usually used for the wine or grape juice at the Seder?
Purple (or red)
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What is the bitter herb called in Hebrew?
Maror
Which grain is forbidden on Passover unless supervised from harvest?
Wheat (along with barley, oats, rye, and spelt)
Who is Moses’ brother and spokesperson?
Aaron
What animal is the shank bone (Zeroa) from?
A lamb
What kind of bread is forbidden during Passover?
Leavened bread (Chametz)
What’s the meaning behind reclining during the Seder?
Symbol of freedom
What type of meal is matzo brei?
A fried dish made from matzo and eggs (like a matzo pancake)
What does Dayenu mean in the Haggadah?
"It would have been enough"
What do we open the door for during the Seder?
Elijah the Prophet